Ada
Meaning: Noble, adornment
Origin: Germanic (via Italian)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Italy: #267
Total births: 2,014
History: From Germanic 'adal' meaning noble. Ada Negri was an important Italian poet and the first woman admitted to the Accademia d'Italia.
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| Current rank (2024) | #131 |
| Babies named Ada in 2024 | 144 |
| Total recorded in Italy | 2,014 |
| Peak year | 2023 (169 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #122 |
| Years in records | 2000–2024 (23 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 26 spots |
Frequently asked about Ada
What does the name Ada mean?
Ada means “Noble, adornment” from Germanic (via Italian) roots.
What is the origin of the name Ada?
Ada has Germanic (via Italian) origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble, adornment”.
How popular is Ada in Italy?
Ada ranked #131 in Italy in 2024 — given to 144 babies that year.
When was Ada most popular?
Ada peaked in 2023 with 169 babies registered that year in Italy.
Is Ada a boy or girl name?
Ada is predominantly a girls' name in Italy — over 90% of Adas in registered births are female.
Is the name Ada rising or falling in popularity?
Ada has risen 26 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Italy — from #157 in 2019 to #131 in 2024.
How long has Ada been recorded in Italy?
Ada appears in birth records in Italy across 23 years — from 2000 through 2024.