Adena Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-DEE-nuh /əˈdiːnə/

Origin: Hebrew; Native American

Meaning: Hebrew: 'delicate'; Native American: 'a woman who is a leader'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Adena is believed to have Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'adhen,' which means 'delicate' or 'refined.' This etymology reflects a linguistic journey that traces back to ancient Hebrew, where the roots of many names are deeply embedded in the language's rich history. The transition into English likely occurred through the influence of Jewish culture and texts, particularly during periods of increased interaction between Hebrew-speaking communities and English-speaking populations, especially in the medieval era.

Historically, the name Adena has been associated with biblical contexts, although it does not appear directly in the canonical texts. The Hebrew roots have contributed to its use among Jewish communities, where names often carry significant meanings and are chosen for their positive connotations.

The name's resonance can also be linked to various historical figures and saints, although specific references to individuals named Adena are less prominent in recorded history. Culturally, the name Adena embodies qualities of grace and gentleness, aligning with its meaning of delicacy.

This symbolic association has allowed the name to endure through generations, as names with positive attributes often find favor in various cultures. Additionally, variations of the name, such as Adina, have also emerged, further enriching its historical tapestry.

Overall, Adena represents a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, reflecting the values and traditions of the communities that have embraced it.

Famous people named Adena

In this section, you will find notable people named Adena. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Adena who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Adena Friedman is a business executive best known for being the CEO of Nasdaq, Inc. and for her leadership in financial technology.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Adena, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AvaElenaMayaLilaSiennaClara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Adena. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AdinaAlinaArianaAnyaDinaSelenaZena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Adena was first seen in the United States in 1902.

Adena has ranked as high as #3193 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)

The name Adena is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Adena was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Adena.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 6 6
2024 5 5
2023 15 15
2022 5 5
2021 14 14
2020 11 11
2019 9 9
2018 7 7
2017 16 16
2016 12 12
2015 11 11
2014 9 9
2013 12 12
2012 14 14
2011 13 13
2010 10 10
2009 15 15
2008 26 26
2007 14 14
2006 20 20
2005 23 23
2004 19 19
2003 23 23
2002 21 21
2001 19 19
2000 22 22
1999 25 25
1998 15 15
1997 26 26
1996 30 30
1995 34 34
1994 16 16
1993 18 18
1992 24 24
1991 18 18
1990 17 17
1989 25 25
1988 31 31
1987 25 25
1986 20 20
1985 31 31
1984 33 33
1983 37 37
1982 39 39
1981 36 36
1980 31 31
1979 32 32
1978 34 34
1977 20 20
1976 27 27
1975 43 43
1974 31 31
1973 30 30
1972 33 33
1971 42 42
1970 30 30
1969 31 31
1968 36 36
1967 19 19
1966 17 17
1965 12 12
1964 12 12
1963 14 14
1962 16 16
1961 15 15
1960 10 10
1959 20 20
1958 8 8
1957 10 10
1956 13 13
1955 15 15
1954 12 12
1953 8 8
1952 8 8
1951 13 13
1949 9 9
1948 5 5
1947 15 15
1946 10 10
1945 10 10
1943 8 8
1942 11 11
1941 7 7
1937 8 8
1936 5 5
1935 5 5
1933 5 5
1931 8 8
1930 8 8
1929 7 7
1927 8 8
1926 10 10
1925 6 6
1924 5 5
1923 9 9
1922 7 7
1921 11 11
1919 7 7
1918 9 9
1917 6 6
1916 11 11
1914 5 5
1913 8 8
1912 6 6
1902 5 5

Top States for Adena (2017)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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