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Adana

ah-DAH-nah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a place name or a variant of Adanna.

2025 rank (girls)
#14,942
Babies named in 2025
5
Peak popularity
2021
2025 frequency
1 in 321,453 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2021

Declining since 2021, #14,942 for girls today.

Popularity of Adana since 1954

Babies named Adana per year in U.S. Social Security records.

48121960198020002020Most births 2021Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s21
1960s50
1970s26
1980s36
1990s26
2000s19
2010s37
2020s52

Meaning & origin

Adana is a rare and modern name in the United States, first recorded in 1954. Its popularity peaked in 2021 but has been falling since, with a rank of 14,942 in 2025 and a frequency of 1 in 321,453 births. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a variant of Adanna or draw from the Turkish city of Adana. Its top states in recent years are sparse, reflecting its uncommon status. Parents seeking a distinctive, melodious name with a touch of geographic flair may be drawn to Adana.

The name Adana is of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Adanna, a name of African origin meaning 'father's daughter', or it may derive from the Turkish city of Adana, known since antiquity. Its use as a given name in the United States is relatively recent, first recorded in 1954.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Addy, Ana, Dana

Variants: Adanna, Adanae

Sibling names for Adana

Names that share Adana's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Ayla, Amara, Zara, Leila, Maya

Brothers: Adrian, Ethan, Liam, Noah, Caleb

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adana mean?
The meaning of Adana is uncertain. It may be a variant of Adanna (meaning 'father's daughter') or a place name referring to the city in Turkey.
How popular is the name Adana?
In 2025, Adana was ranked 14,942 and occurred in approximately 1 in 321,453 births. Its peak popularity was in 2021.
Is Adana a boy or girl name?
Adana is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.