Ada
Meaning: Noble, adorned, happy
Origin: Germanic/Hebrew (via Scandinavian)
History: An old name that saw a strong revival in Norway in the 2010s. Short, classic, and popular across Scandinavian countries.
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| Current rank (2025) | #18 |
| Babies named Ada in 2025 | 221 |
| Total recorded in Norway | 4,403 |
| Peak year | 2019 (294 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #6 |
| Years in records | 1945–2025 (74 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 8 spots |
Frequently asked about Ada
What does the name Ada mean?
Ada means “Noble, adorned, happy” from Germanic/Hebrew (via Scandinavian) roots.
What is the origin of the name Ada?
Ada has Germanic/Hebrew (via Scandinavian) origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble, adorned, happy”.
How popular is Ada in Norway?
Ada ranked #18 in Norway in 2025 — given to 221 babies that year.
When was Ada most popular?
Ada peaked in 2019 with 294 babies registered that year in Norway.
Is Ada a boy or girl name?
Ada is predominantly a girls' name in Norway — over 90% of Adas in registered births are female.
How long has Ada been recorded in Norway?
Ada appears in birth records in Norway across 74 years — from 1945 through 2025.