Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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#2
Adara
GirlHebrew, Arabic· “uncertain; also a star name”
- Meaning
- uncertain; also a star name (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Hebrew, Arabic
- Pronunciation
- uh-DAHR-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,004
- US babies 2025
- 249
- Best rank
- #1,004 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Adara
Adara is often said to mean “uncertain; also a star name”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew and Arabic roots.
The origin of Adara is uncertain. It is sometimes linked to Hebrew words meaning noble or exalted, and to Arabic words meaning virgin or maiden. Adara is also the name of a bright star in the constellation Canis Major, whose name comes from Arabic. Because of these multiple possibilities, Adara is often chosen for its sound and its celestial association. It is pronounced uh-DAHR-uh, and Dara or Ada could serve as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Adara first appears in US Social Security records in 1979. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,004, and its highest count, 249 babies. Use has grown 232% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,141 in 2000, #2,671 in 2010, and #1,004 in 2025. Of the 2,917 US girls named Adara since records began, 35% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 703 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Safa, Meera, Serafina, Eleni, and Khadija.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adara ranked highest in Florida, New Jersey, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #571 | 31 |
| New Jersey | #572 | 13 |
| Maryland | #652 | 7 |
| South Carolina | #690 | 6 |
| Texas | #726 | 41 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Adara is usually pronounced uh-DAHR-uh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Adara
A few middle names that flow with Adara: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adara mean?
Adara is often said to mean “uncertain; also a star name”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew and Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Adara?
Adara has Hebrew and Arabic roots. The origin of Adara is uncertain.
Is Adara a popular name?
Not especially. Adara ranked #1,004 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Adara a boy or girl name?
Adara is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Adara?
Adara is usually pronounced uh-DAHR-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings