Adanna

Adanna is a girl's name of African origin meaning “her father's first daughter.” In 2024 it was given to 20 girls in the United States.

Adanna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
“her father's first daughter”

About the name Adanna

Adanna belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “her father's first daughter” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Adanna first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4531 in 2016, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 669 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Adanna in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#4531 in 2016
Peak year
2007
Babies named Adanna in 2024
20
Total since 1880
669

Adanna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1271 in 2025
Babies named Adanna in 2025
25
Total since 1996
244

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adanna mean?

Adanna means “her father's first daughter” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Adanna a boy or girl name?

Adanna is a girl name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Adanna?

Adanna comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Adanna?

Adanna first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #4531 in 2016, and 20 babies were given the name in 2024.

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