Adina
Adina is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Delicate, gentle, or slender.
Origin and history
Adina is a traditional female name of Biblical Hebrew origin meaning delicate or gentle. In the Old Testament, Adina is also noted as a male warrior, though in modern usage it is overwhelmingly given to females. It has enjoyed steady, low-key popularity in the United States for several decades.
Popularity in the United States
7,364 babies in the United States have been named Adina since 1880. It ranks #1960 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1237.
States where it is most popular
- NY (40.2 %)
- CA (18 %)
- NJ (16.9 %)
- TX (5.1 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 62 |
| 1920-1930 | 73 |
| 1930-1940 | 42 |
| 1940-1950 | 77 |
| 1950-1960 | 180 |
| 1960-1970 | 504 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,076 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,055 |
| 1990-2000 | 990 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,061 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,259 |
| 2020-2029 | 954 |
Famous people named Adina
- Adina Howard: Singer, Songwriter
- Adina Porter: Actress
Nicknames
Addie, Dina
Fun facts
- In the Hebrew Bible, Adina was listed as a chief warrior among the Reubenites.
- While historically a male name in ancient scriptures, modern English usage is almost exclusively female.