Holding steady.
Popularity of Adaja since 1996
Babies named Adaja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Adaja is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, reflecting a trend of creative name invention. It reached its peak usage in 2001 and has remained consistently rare since, with no significant upward or downward trajectory. The name's origins are uncertain, but it is likely a respelling or variation of other names, possibly influenced by the musical term adagio or names like Adaja from African languages. Despite its obscurity, Adaja offers a distinctive sound and spelling. Its top states are not recorded due to low usage, and it has not appeared in any rank list.
Adaja first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, suggesting a modern invention. It may be a variant of Adajio, or a creative respelling of names like Adaja (an African name) or Adhara. Its usage remains rare, with no clear linguistic root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ada, Daja
Sibling names for Adaja
Names that share Adaja's style, for a brother or sister.
