Adria
Adria is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Person from Hadria; dark or water-like.
Origin and history
Adria is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from Hadria, an ancient town in northern Italy that also gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. It serves as a short form or variant of Adriana and Adrienne. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a stylish, less common alternative to the longer variants.
Popularity in the United States
6,506 babies in the United States have been named Adria since 1880. It ranks #2106 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1727.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.8 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- NY (14.4 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- PA (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 77 |
| 1920-1930 | 71 |
| 1930-1940 | 64 |
| 1940-1950 | 179 |
| 1950-1960 | 340 |
| 1960-1970 | 437 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,295 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,252 |
| 1990-2000 | 786 |
| 2000-2010 | 932 |
| 2010-2019 | 699 |
| 2020-2029 | 374 |
Famous people named Adria
- Adria Arjona: Actress
Nicknames
Addie, Ria
Fun facts
- The name shares its roots with the Adriatic Sea, which was named after the ancient Etruscan settlement of Hadria.
- Adria developed both as an independent given name and as a concise alternative to the traditional classical names Adriana and Adrienne.