Adara

Adara is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 240 girls in the United States.

Adara at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Adara

Adara belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Adara first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1041 in 2024, and in 2024 240 babies received the name — 2,668 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Adara in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#1041 in 2024
Peak year
2023
Babies named Adara in 2024
240
Total since 1880
2,668

Adara in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2201 in 2017
Babies named Adara in 2025
4
Total since 1996
148

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adara mean?

The meaning of Adara is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Adara a boy or girl name?

Adara is a girl name. In 2024, 240 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Adara?

Adara comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Adara?

Adara first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #1041 in 2024, and 240 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].