Rising since 2013, #370 for girls today.
Popularity of Adhara since 2013
Babies named Adhara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 2,062 |
Meaning & origin
Adhara is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2013. Since then, it has climbed steadily in popularity, ranking 370th in 2025. Currently, about 1 in 1,939 baby girls receives this name. The name's peak year so far is 2025, and it is on a rising trajectory. Its highest usage is concentrated in states like Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. The etymology is ambiguous: it could be a variant of the star name Adhara, from Arabic 'adharā' (virgins), or a feminine form of the Arabic 'adhra' (virgin). Given its recent emergence, the name may also be a creative respelling or elaboration of similar-sounding names. Adhara has a melodic, feminine quality that fits well with contemporary naming trends favoring soft 'a' endings and celestial inspirations.
Adhara is first recorded in the U.S. in 2013. The name may be derived from the Arabic word 'adhra' (virgin) or could be a variant of the name of the star Adhara (Epsilon Canis Majoris), the second-brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. The star name itself comes from the Arabic 'عذارى' ('adharā') meaning 'virgins'.
Where Adhara is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Adhara” around the world
Where Adhara 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, Ara
Variants: Adara
Sibling names for Adhara
Names that share Adhara's style, for a brother or sister.
