Adina Girl

Popularity: #769 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-DEE-nah //əˈdiː.nə//

Origin: Hebrew; Latin

Meaning: Hebrew: 'delicate'; Latin: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Adina has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the word 'adīnā', which means 'delicate' or 'refined'. This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the context of the Old Testament, where it is associated with a figure mentioned in the Book of Chronicles.

The name's journey into English can be traced through the transliteration of Hebrew into Greek and Latin, eventually making its way into Old French before being adopted into Middle English. This linguistic evolution reflects the broader cultural exchanges that occurred throughout history, particularly during the periods of the Roman Empire and the subsequent spread of Christianity.

Historically, Adina is linked to significant biblical narratives, providing a sense of antiquity and reverence. The character Adina, mentioned in the genealogical records, is often noted for her connection to themes of strength and resilience, which have contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures.

The name has been used in various religious and literary contexts, reinforcing its significance across centuries. Notably, the King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, helped to solidify the use of many biblical names, including Adina, in English-speaking communities.

Culturally, Adina carries connotations of grace and gentleness, which resonate with its literal meaning. The name has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing beauty and delicacy.

Its historical associations with biblical figures and its gentle meaning have allowed it to maintain a place in the lexicon of names used for girls. In some cultures, diminutive forms of Adina, such as Dina, have also emerged, further enriching its legacy and adaptability across different languages and societies.

Famous people named Adina

In this section, you will find notable people named Adina. 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 Adina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Adina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Adina Porter is an actress best known for True Blood, American Horror Story, and The 100.

Adina Howard is a singer best known for her hit single Freak Like Me, and her album Do You Wanna Ride?.

Adina Meiszner is a model and actress best known for her work in various international fashion campaigns and films.

Fictional characters named Adina

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Adina is a fictional character from the musical and film The Last Five Years. She is a significant figure in the story, representing the complexities of love and relationships through her journey with her partner.

Sibling suggestions

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

ArianaElianaMinaLianaTaliaZina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Adina. 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.

AlinaAdelinaAminaAninaDinaNinaSelina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Adina was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Adina has ranked as high as #2378 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in New York, California, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Adina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Adina 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 Adina 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 Adina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 179 179
2024 163 163
2023 161 161
2022 162 162
2021 132 132
2020 157 157
2019 123 123
2018 128 128
2017 128 128
2016 136 136
2015 135 135
2014 143 143
2013 119 119
2012 110 110
2011 123 123
2010 114 114
2009 124 124
2008 123 123
2007 96 96
2006 111 111
2005 103 103
2004 94 94
2003 101 101
2002 105 105
2001 113 113
2000 91 91
1999 103 103
1998 111 111
1997 109 109
1996 116 116
1995 129 129
1994 75 75
1993 87 87
1992 90 90
1991 89 89
1990 81 81
1989 98 98
1988 79 79
1987 101 101
1986 95 95
1985 110 110
1984 110 110
1983 108 108
1982 111 111
1981 115 115
1980 128 128
1979 100 100
1978 112 112
1977 107 107
1976 108 108
1975 113 113
1974 118 118
1973 109 109
1972 99 99
1971 112 112
1970 98 98
1969 105 105
1968 73 73
1967 49 49
1966 40 40
1965 42 42
1964 40 40
1963 40 40
1962 45 45
1961 34 34
1960 36 36
1959 28 28
1958 23 23
1957 25 25
1956 15 15
1955 17 17
1954 17 17
1953 11 11
1952 14 14
1951 14 14
1950 16 16
1949 13 13
1948 6 6
1947 17 17
1946 10 10
1945 5 5
1943 7 7
1942 5 5
1941 8 8
1940 6 6
1939 8 8
1937 8 8
1935 6 6
1934 7 7
1933 8 8
1931 5 5
1929 6 6
1928 6 6
1927 8 8
1926 10 10
1925 11 11
1924 5 5
1922 8 8
1921 9 9
1920 10 10
1919 6 6
1918 10 10
1917 7 7
1916 8 8
1915 11 11
1914 9 9
1912 6 6
1910 5 5
1907 5 5
1894 5 5
1891 5 5
1890 6 6
1888 5 5
1880 5 5

Top States for Adina (2024)

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
NJ 42
33%
NY 28
22%
CA 17
13%
TX 9
7%
PA 8
6%
FL 7
5%
IL 6
5%
OH 6
5%
WA 5
4%