Ada Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAY-duh / /ˈeɪdə/German; Hebrew
Meaning
Noble; Adornment
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ada has roots in both German and Hebrew cultures. In German, it is derived from the word 'adel', meaning noble. In Hebrew, it is associated with the word 'ada', meaning ornament or adornment. The name has been used historically in various forms across different cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Ada has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Adah
- Aida
International Variants
- Ada (Italian)
- Aïda (French)
- Adah (Hebrew)
Famous people named Ada
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ada was first seen in the United States in 1885. Ada has ranked as high as #857 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Ada has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ada
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |