Rising since 1988, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Adanna since 1978
Babies named Adanna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adanna's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 208 |
| 2010s | 228 |
| 2020s | 141 |
Meaning & origin
Adanna is an Igbo name with a clear and meaningful etymology: it combines 'ada' (daughter) and 'nna' (father) to mean 'her father's daughter.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1978 and has been steadily rising in use since 1988, reflecting growing recognition of African names among American families. Its peak popularity came in 2023, and as of 2025 it ranked 4,878 with a 1-in-59,528 incidence. The name is most common in New York and California, states with large Nigerian diaspora communities. Adanna remains a distinctive choice that honors Igbo heritage while fitting naturally into English-speaking environments.
Adanna is an Igbo name from Nigeria, composed of the elements 'ada' (daughter) and 'nna' (father), thus meaning 'her father's daughter.' It is a traditional name that reflects family lineage and is commonly given to girls in Igbo-speaking communities. The name has seen increased usage in the United States since the late 20th century, particularly within the African diaspora.
Where Adanna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ada, Anna
Sibling names for Adanna
Names that share Adanna's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Chiamaka, Ngozi, Amaechi, Ifeoma, Kelechi, Amarachi, Chimamanda, Chimere, Chisom, Deola, Adeola, Chizaram, Kosisochukwu, Nneoma, Chinwe, Zikora
Brothers: Chidi, Emeka, Obinna, Chibueze, Kenechukwu, Amadi, Ikenna, Uchenna, Adewale, Akin, Arinze, Chima, Ikechukwu, Tobenna, Atiba, Chigozie, Chijioke, Chukwudi, Ifeanyichukwu, Okechukwu, Osinachi, Somtochukwu
