Adena Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-DEE-nuh / əˈdiːnəHebrew; Native American
Meaning
Hebrew: 'delicate'; Native American: 'a woman who is a leader'
Historical & Cultural Background
Adena has roots in both Hebrew and Native American cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with gentleness and delicacy. The name is also linked to the Adena culture, an ancient Native American civilization known for its earthworks and burial mounds. The name has gained popularity in various forms in modern times.
Trend Summary
Adena has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Adina
International Variants
- Adina (Hebrew)
- Adena (Spanish)
Famous people named Adena
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Adena was first seen in the United States in 1902. Adena has ranked as high as #1035 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Adena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Adena (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 36 |
| 1969 | 31 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 30 |
| 1974 | 31 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 34 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 5 |