Ada Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ada is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ada?
Ada is spelled A-D-A. The name has 3 letters.
Ada at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ada commonly means “noble” or “nobility.”
- Origin
- Ada is a name that is commonly associated with Germanic and Hebrew roots meaning “noble” or “adornment.”
- Pronunciation
- AY-duh · 2 syllables
Ada Popularity in 2025
Rank#219
Recorded Births1,401
- Girls usage fell 28 places to #219 and recorded 174 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ada Mean?
Ada commonly means “noble” or “nobility.”
Origin: Ada is a name that is commonly associated with Germanic and Hebrew roots meaning “noble” or “adornment.”
How Do You Pronounce Ada?
PronunciationAY-duh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ada?
- History
- Ada appears in various historical records and literary works, including medieval European contexts.
Ada Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,401 | #219 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,575 | #191 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,652 | #179 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,657 | #181 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,650 | #180 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,560 | #185 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,467 | #208 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,302 | #251 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,020 | #319 |
| 2016 | Girls | 968 | #345 |
| 2015 | Girls | 922 | #355 |
| 2014 | Girls | 871 | #374 |
| 2013 | Girls | 703 | #435 |
| 2012 | Girls | 634 | #484 |
| 2011 | Girls | 606 | #489 |
| 2010 | Girls | 544 | #538 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Girls | 537 | #570 |
| 2008 | Girls | 529 | #585 |
| 2007 | Girls | 466 | #638 |
| 2006 | Girls | 404 | #703 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2005 | Girls | 329 | #789 |
| 2004 | Girls | 306 | #820 |
When Was Ada Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Girls
1,943 recorded births
National rank #123
1916 · Girls
1,860 recorded births
National rank #117
1917 · Girls
1,853 recorded births
National rank #119
1920 · Girls
1,823 recorded births
National rank #136
Where Ada Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #91 | 10 |
| ME | #96 | 10 |
| WI | #104 | 46 |
| MN | #111 | 46 |
| IA | #117 | 27 |
| KS | #118 | 27 |
| MT | #122 | 8 |
| CO | #128 | 42 |