Ada
Ada first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1918, when 1,943 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,401.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ada popular?
Rising Ada has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 9,495 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,037 | |
| 2000s | 3,395 | |
| 1990s | 1,600 | |
| 1980s | 1,606 | |
| 1970s | 1,924 | |
| 1960s | 2,874 | |
| 1950s | 4,306 | |
| 1940s | 5,884 | |
| 1930s | 8,492 | |
| 1920s | 15,135 | |
| 1910s | 15,234 | |
| 1900s | 9,121 | |
| 1890s | 10,379 | |
| 1880s | 8,423 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ada mean?
Igbo, 'first-born daughter.' Ada is a title-like name marking the eldest daughter and heads many compounds, e.g. Adaeze ('princess, king's daughter') and Adaobi ('daughter of the household').
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ada mean?
Ada means First daughter. Igbo, 'first-born daughter.' Ada is a title-like name marking the eldest daughter and heads many compounds, e.g. Adaeze ('princess, king's daughter') and Adaobi ('daughter of the household').
What is the origin of the name Ada?
Ada is of igbo origin.
How do you pronounce Ada?
Ada is pronounced “AH-dah.”
Is Ada a boy or a girl name?
Ada is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ada a popular name right now?
Ada has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Ada?
In 2025, Ada ranked #219 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ada most popular?
Ada was most popular in 1918, when about 1,943 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ada?
Names similar to Ada include Ava, Adeline, Alice, Ella.
What names go well with Ada?
igbo names that pair well with Ada include Amara, Chioma, Nnamdi, Ngozi, Ifeoma.