girl name · Germanic origin
Ada
/ AY-duh /
Meaning
Ada means Noble (Germanic).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Germanic
Pronunciation
AY-duh
Popularity
#219 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Ada in the US, 1880–2025
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.
What does Ada mean?
Ada comes from the Germanic adal, “noble.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ada mean?
Ada means Noble. Ada comes from the Germanic adal, “noble.”
What is the origin of the name Ada?
Ada is of Germanic origin.
How do you pronounce Ada?
Ada is pronounced “AY-duh.”
Is Ada a boy or a girl name?
Ada is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.