MallowbyNames

Adeana

ay-dee-AN-uh · Possibly a variant of Adena or a feminine form of Ade, with unknown specific meaning.

Peak popularity
1973
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Adeana since 1959

Babies named Adeana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1995, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adeana's real moment was 1973.

48121960198020002020Most births 1995Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s6
1960s22
1970s57
1980s38
1990s48
2000s11
2010s5
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Adeana is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1959. Its peak usage occurred in 1973, the same year it was given most often. The name has remained stable in low usage, never entering the top 1000. It is a melodic choice that fits the vintage revival style of the 1970s, yet it remains uncommon. Adeana is almost exclusively used for girls and carries no strong cultural or historical ties, making it a flexible option for parents seeking a distinctive name.

Adeana appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'Ade' (as in Adele or Adriana) with the feminine suffix 'ana'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1959, with a peak in 1973, reflecting the trend of creating melodic, four-syllable names for girls in the mid-20th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Addy, Ana, Dee

Variants: Adeana, Adeanna

Sibling names for Adeana

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adeana mean?
Adeana is likely a modern invented name, possibly derived from elements like 'Ade' and 'ana', so it does not have a traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Adeana?
Adeana is very rare. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1959 and peaked in 1973, but it has never ranked in the top 1000 names.
Is Adeana a boy or girl name?
Adeana is almost exclusively used for girls.