Ada: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AY-duh · 2 syllables
Ada means “noble”, from Germanic.
Short form of Germanic names beginning with adal (“noble”), such as Adelaide. Also Latinized form of Hebrew Adah. The programming language takes its name from Ada Lovelace.
- Meaning
- noble
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- AY-duh
- US rank (2025)
- #219
- US babies a year
- about 1,587 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising
How popular is Ada?
Ada was the #219 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,401 babies. It’s rising: up 112% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #219 |
| England & Wales | #38 |
| Scotland | #47 |
| Northern Ireland | #78 |
| Ireland | #46 |
| France | #427 |
| Norway | #18 |
| Canada | #293 |
| Australia | #122 |
How old are people named Ada?
Half of US adults named Ada are older than 61; most are between 19 and 89. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Ada
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Ada have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Ada
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Ada
What does the name Ada mean?
Ada means “noble”. It comes from Germanic.
How do you pronounce Ada?
Ada is pronounced AY-duh.
How popular is the name Ada?
Ada was the #219 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,401 babies. It’s rising: up 112% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Ada?
Half of US adults named Ada are older than 61. Most are between 19 and 89.