Girl
Ada
noble, nobility
About Ada
Short, sweet, and impossibly chic. Ada packs tremendous personality into just three letters, making it a powerhouse choice for modern parents. This palindrome name reads the same forwards and backwards, creating a satisfying symmetry that appeals to those who appreciate both simplicity and depth. Ada feels crisp and contemporary while maintaining vintage charm—a combination increasingly sought after in today's naming landscape. The name requires no explanation, no spelling corrections, no awkward pronunciation guides. It's refreshingly straightforward in an era of elaborate names. Ada works seamlessly from playground to CEO suite, adapting effortlessly to any stage of life. The name's brevity makes it memorable and impactful, ensuring your daughter's name will never be lost in a sea of syllables.
Popularity of the Name Ada
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #33 | ||||
| 1881 | #41 | ||||
| 1882 | #44 | ||||
| 1883 | #44 | ||||
| 1884 | #44 | ||||
| 1885 | #43 | ||||
| 1886 | #46 | ||||
| 1887 | #45 | ||||
| 1888 | #46 | ||||
| 1889 | #51 | ||||
| 1890 | #51 | ||||
| 1891 | #51 | ||||
| 1892 | #50 | ||||
| 1893 | #55 | ||||
| 1894 | #62 | ||||
| 1895 | #58 | ||||
| 1896 | #63 | ||||
| 1897 | #66 | ||||
| 1898 | #66 | ||||
| 1899 | #61 | ||||
| 1900 | #72 | #35 | |||
| 1901 | #66 | #43 | |||
| 1902 | #74 | #40 | |||
| 1903 | #78 | #38 | |||
| 1904 | #79 | #41 | |||
| 1905 | #80 | #41 | |||
| 1906 | #87 | #48 | |||
| 1907 | #83 | #44 | |||
| 1908 | #87 | #48 | |||
| 1909 | #88 | #70 | |||
| 1910 | #94 | #53 | |||
| 1911 | #97 | #58 | |||
| 1912 | #96 | #58 | |||
| 1913 | #104 | #77 | |||
| 1914 | #106 | #73 | |||
| 1915 | #114 | #67 | |||
| 1916 | #117 | #62 | |||
| 1917 | #119 | #74 | |||
| 1918 | #123 | #76 | |||
| 1919 | #129 | #79 | |||
| 1920 | #136 | #81 | |||
| 1921 | #145 | #95 | |||
| 1922 | #148 | #108 | |||
| 1923 | #153 | #87 | |||
| 1924 | #159 | #126 | |||
| 1925 | #161 | #118 | |||
| 1926 | #161 | #121 | |||
| 1927 | #165 | #117 | |||
| 1928 | #171 | ||||
| 1929 | #178 | #194 | |||
| 1930 | #185 | #126 | |||
| 1931 | #186 | #148 | |||
| 1932 | #186 | #172 | |||
| 1933 | #199 | ||||
| 1934 | #213 | ||||
| 1935 | #214 | #164 | |||
| 1936 | #217 | #172 | |||
| 1937 | #208 | #154 | |||
| 1938 | #224 | #191 | |||
| 1939 | #233 | #195 | |||
| 1940 | #246 | #231 | |||
| 1941 | #249 | #226 | |||
| 1942 | #258 | ||||
| 1943 | #271 | ||||
| 1944 | #290 | ||||
| 1945 | #301 | ||||
| 1946 | #317 | ||||
| 1947 | #348 | ||||
| 1948 | #338 | ||||
| 1949 | #351 | ||||
| 1950 | #368 | ||||
| 1951 | #351 | ||||
| 1952 | #374 | ||||
| 1953 | #410 | ||||
| 1954 | #408 | ||||
| 1955 | #422 | ||||
| 1956 | #464 | ||||
| 1957 | #477 | ||||
| 1958 | #499 | ||||
| 1959 | #513 | ||||
| 1960 | #514 | ||||
| 1961 | #527 | ||||
| 1962 | #546 | ||||
| 1963 | #561 | ||||
| 1964 | #554 | #372 | |||
| 1965 | #583 | ||||
| 1966 | #607 | ||||
| 1967 | #606 | #315 | |||
| 1968 | #604 | ||||
| 1969 | #664 | ||||
| 1970 | #668 | ||||
| 1971 | #747 | ||||
| 1972 | #702 | ||||
| 1973 | #718 | #508 | |||
| 1974 | #818 | #429 | |||
| 1975 | #761 | ||||
| 1976 | #826 | ||||
| 1977 | #802 | ||||
| 1978 | #778 | #522 | |||
| 1979 | #864 | ||||
| 1980 | #909 | ||||
| 1981 | #858 | ||||
| 1982 | #893 | #522 | |||
| 1983 | #993 | ||||
| 1984 | #940 | ||||
| 1985 | #945 | ||||
| 1987 | #997 | ||||
| 1992 | #967 | ||||
| 2004 | #820 | #511 | #974 | ||
| 2005 | #789 | #976 | #688 | #627 | |
| 2006 | #704 | #549 | #829 | ||
| 2007 | #638 | #946 | #373 | #670 | |
| 2008 | #585 | #684 | #430 | #566 | |
| 2009 | #570 | #553 | #409 | #410 | #752 |
| 2010 | #538 | #514 | #443 | #615 | |
| 2011 | #489 | #387 | #240 | #437 | #529 |
| 2012 | #484 | #386 | #317 | #371 | #467 |
| 2013 | #435 | #277 | #222 | #286 | #463 |
| 2014 | #374 | #239 | #182 | #241 | #421 |
| 2015 | #355 | #192 | #149 | #180 | #441 |
| 2016 | #345 | #157 | #162 | #166 | #443 |
| 2017 | #319 | #119 | #136 | #137 | #431 |
| 2018 | #251 | #66 | #153 | #70 | #321 |
| 2019 | #208 | #51 | #96 | #57 | #266 |
| 2020 | #185 | #40 | #82 | #39 | #160 |
| 2021 | #180 | #44 | #78 | #45 | #211 |
| 2022 | #181 | #37 | #58 | #48 | #220 |
| 2023 | #179 | #37 | #78 | #37 | #170 |
| 2024 | #191 | #41 | #77 | #46 | #238 |
| 2025 | #219 | #43 | #75 | #46 | #300 |
| 2001 | #608 | ||||
| 2002 | #444 | #941 | |||
| 2003 | #440 | ||||
| 1998 | #970 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ada
Names Similar to Ada
Nicknames for Ada
- Addie
- Dee
- Adie
- Day
Famous People Named Ada
| Ada Lovelace | English mathematician and writer, known as the first computer programmer |
| Ada Hegerberg | Norwegian professional footballer and winner of the Ballon d'Or |
| Ada Yonath | Israeli crystallographer and Nobel laureate in Chemistry |
| Ada Wong | Chinese-Canadian model and actress |
| Ada Blackjack | Inuit woman who survived alone on an uninhabited island for two years |
| Ada Jafri | Pakistani poet and writer |
| Ada Tsang | Hong Kong Olympic swimmer |
| Ada Maris | American actress known for her roles in "Nurses" and "The Brothers Garcia" |
| Ada Nicodemou | Australian actress, best known for her role in the TV series "Home and Away" |
| Ada Choi | Hong Kong actress and singer |
| Ada Tseng | American journalist and writer |
| Ada Palmer | American science fiction author and historian |
| Ada Cambridge | Australian writer and poet |
| Ada Dyer | American jazz and soul singer |
| Ada Ossola | Italian footballer |
| Ada Munroe | American silent film actress |
| Ada Rehan | American stage actress in the late 19th century |
| Ada Ellen Bayly | British author who wrote under the pen name Edna Lyall |
| Ada May Foss | American contralto opera singer |
| Ada Clare | American actress and poet |
Characters Named Ada
| Ada Shelby | Character from the TV series "Peaky Blinders" |
| Ada McGrath | Protagonist in the film "The Piano" |
| Ada Lovelace | Character in the book "The Difference Engine" by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling |
| Ada Monroe | Character in the novel and film "Cold Mountain" |
| Ada Wong | Character from the animated series "Ace Attorney" |
| Ada Peacock | Character in the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Ada Carmichael | Character in the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Ada Sinicki | Character in the book "The Cider House Rules" by John Irving |
| Ada Quonsett | Character in the film "Airport" |
| Ada Malory | Character in the book "The Waiting Years" by Fumiko Enchi |
| Ada Clare | Character in the novel "The Disappearing Spoon" by Sam Kean |
| Ada Belfry | Character in the TV series "Midsomer Murders" |
| Ada Curtis | Character in the book "The River Between" by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o |
| Ada Goode | Character in the TV series "The X-Files" |
| Ada Taulk | Character in the video game "The Long Dark" |