Rising since 2019, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Adasha since 1989
Babies named Adasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Adasha is an exceedingly rare American name first recorded in 1989. As of 2025, it ranks 10,917th in popularity, with an estimated 1 in 200,908 girls given the name that year. Its peak popularity was in its debut year of 1989, and it has been rising in usage since 2019, though from a very small base. The name does not appear in any top state rankings, indicating its scarcity nationwide. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a modern coinage or a respelling of a Sanskrit name, but no definitive etymology is established. Adasha remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name.
Adasha is a rare name first recorded in the United States in 1989. It may be a respelling of Adasha, a name with possible Sanskrit origins meaning 'unconquerable' or 'one who cannot be subdued,' but this connection is unconfirmed. Its appearance in the late 1980s suggests it could be a modern invented name, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Adara or Anasha.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Asha
Sibling names for Adasha
Names that share Adasha's style, for a brother or sister.
