Rising since 2002.
Popularity of Adea since 1980
Babies named Adea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Adea is a rare modern name in the United States, first recorded in 1980. It has been steadily rising in usage since 2002, reaching its peak year in 2022. Despite its growth, Adea does not appear in the top 1000 names, with a 1-in-N rate too low to report. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a creative variant of Ada or Adele, or possibly influenced by the Albanian name Adéa. Adea remains most popular as a girl's name, though its relative obscurity gives it a fresh, distinctive feel among contemporary names.
Adea is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a modern invention, possibly influenced by Ada or Adele, or a variant of the Albanian name Adéa, derived from 'adë' meaning 'desire.' Its usage in the United States began in the 1980s and has slowly risen in popularity, particularly since the early 2000s.
“Adea” around the world
Where Adea lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Dee, Ade
Variants: Adéa, Adia
Sibling names for Adea
Names that share Adea's style, for a brother or sister.
