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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Ada
The origin of Ada is German. It is a common name in Scandinavian nations and has descended from “Adelaide.” It means “noble” or “of nobility.” It is also an Ibo name that means “first-born girl.” Adah, one of the earliest girls’ names in the Book of Genesis and pronounced AH-da, can also be regarded as a variant of the name.
In recent years, Ada is pronounced “AY-duh,” with the first syllable receiving special emphasis. The other less popular pronunciations are “AY-dah” or “ay-DAH.” Since Ada is a short female name, only a few others can truly capture its unique charm. Some name variations are Aada in Finnish, Adah, Adaiah, and Adaya in Hebrew, Aydah in French, and Eda in German.
Ada, which in Turkish means “island,” was the 35th most popular girl’s name in Turkey in 2016. The name was also used in ancient Greece and may be found in Greek mythology.
Its popularity has been linked to the success of many other “simple, old-fashioned monikers starting with a vowel,” such as Ava and Ella. Apart from the various medieval princesses and queens having this name, you will come across a saint from France named St. Ada. She is also known as the “Saint Ada of Le Mans” who lived a life of love and hope.
Ada, the Countess of Lovelace and the daughter of the poet Lord Byron, was a mathematician. Her father has described her as “Ada! lone daughter of my house and heart” in the poem “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage.” Some historians have also referred to her as the first computer programmer. She has inspired the creation of the programming language called “Ada.”
Apart from this, some fictional references to Ada include Ada Clare, a character in Charles Dickens’ novel Bleak House, Ada Monroe, a character in Charles Frazier’s novel Cold Mountain, and Ada, a character in the novel Ada or Ardor: A Family Chronicle by Vladimir Nabokov.
How To Pronounce Ada?
Famous People With The Name Ada
- Ada JonesEnglish-American singer is among the earliest female singers to be recorded
- Ada AdiniAmerican operatic soprano with an expressive voice that allowed her to sing a broad range of music
- Ada BrownAmerican blues singer known for recordings of Evil Mama Blues and Break o’ Day Blues
- Ada ClareAmerican actress, writer, and feminist, also wrote for the Saturday Press, an iconoclastic weekly magazine of the arts
- Ada Langworthy CollierAmerican author, wrote several tales and short poems, and known for her book, Lilith, The Legend of the First Woman
- Ada ComstockAmerican women’s education pioneer, served as the University of Minnesota’s first female dean
Ada On The Popularity Chart
Ada didn’t see a great start, but thanks to the various personalities and fictional characters, the name eventually gained popularity. Check these two graphs below to know more.
Popularity Over Time
Ada was not a well-known name at the beginning of the 1980s. However, it caught pace and peaked in popularity in 2021, with 1637 babies per million being given this name. The graph below gives you an idea of its evolution.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In the 1980s, Ada ranked 908, but as the years went by, the name did better among parents and was placed at rank 180 in 2021. Check the graph below to see the progression.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Ada
Ada is a sweet and simple name with a pleasant sound. Here is a list of similar-sounding names for you to consider.
Names With Similar Meaning As Ada
The name Ada holds beauty and depth, and if you want to explore more options with similar meanings, check the list below.
Name Numerology For Ada
