Ada
Meaning: Noble, adornment
Origin: Germanic/Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Finland: #213
Total: 2,864
History: Ada surged in the 2010s in Finland, connecting to Ada Lovelace — the pioneer of computing. In tech-forward Finland, where coding is taught in primary school, the computing connection resonates. Ada represents the intersection of Finnish tech culture and beautiful, classic naming.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Finland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2024) | #48 |
| Babies named Ada in 2024 | 6 |
| Total recorded in Finland | 1,130 |
| Peak year | 2020 (617 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #22 |
| Years in records | 1900–2024 (12 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Ada
What does the name Ada mean?
Ada means “Noble, adornment” from Germanic/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Ada?
Ada has Germanic/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble, adornment”.
How popular is Ada in Finland?
Ada ranked #48 in Finland in 2024 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Ada most popular?
Ada peaked in 2020 with 617 babies registered that year in Finland.
Is Ada a boy or girl name?
Ada is predominantly a girls' name in Finland — over 90% of Adas in registered births are female.
How long has Ada been recorded in Finland?
Ada appears in birth records in Finland across 12 years — from 1900 through 2024.