Adah
Adah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Adornment or ornament.
Origin and history
Adah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning ornament or adornment. In the Old Testament, it is borne by two figures, including the wife of Lamech. It remains a classic, vintage choice with steady usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,123 babies in the United States have been named Adah since 1880. It ranks #2744 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1517.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.6 %)
- CA (16.8 %)
- NC (11.1 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 330 |
| 1890-1900 | 431 |
| 1900-1910 | 271 |
| 1910-1920 | 423 |
| 1920-1930 | 340 |
| 1930-1940 | 156 |
| 1940-1950 | 79 |
| 1950-1960 | 61 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 44 |
| 1990-2000 | 65 |
| 2000-2010 | 433 |
| 2010-2019 | 828 |
| 2020-2029 | 586 |
Famous people named Adah
- Adah Isaacs Menken: Actress, Poet
Fun facts
- Adah is one of the earliest named female characters in the Hebrew Bible.
- Although spelled differently, it shares similar origins and sounds with the popular name Ada.