Declining since 1996, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Adena since 1902
Babies named Adena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 52 |
| 1920s | 63 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 107 |
| 1960s | 182 |
| 1970s | 322 |
| 1980s | 308 |
| 1990s | 223 |
| 2000s | 202 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Adena is a rare name in the United States, consistently falling in popularity since 1996. It was first recorded in 1902 and reached its peak rank in 1975. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in 267,878 newborns, making it an uncommon choice. While its etymology is uncertain, it may be linked to Hebrew origins. Adena's trajectory shows a long-term decline, but its short and melodic sound fits modern naming trends favoring similar names like Alana and Elena.
Adena is of uncertain origin. It may be a modern coinage derived from the Hebrew name Adena, meaning 'delicate' or 'slender', or a feminine form of the name Aden. It has been used in the United States since the early 20th century, with its peak popularity in the 1970s.
“Adena” around the world
Where Adena 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, Dena, Nina
Sibling names for Adena
Names that share Adena's style, for a brother or sister.
