Holding steady.
Popularity of Adra since 1888
Babies named Adra per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1971, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adra's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Adra is a rare American name first recorded in 1888, with only a handful of occurrences over the following decades. Its peak year was 1888, when it appeared a single time. The name's trajectory has been stable but vanishingly scarce, never approaching top-rank levels. Its origins are uncertain: it may be a shortened form of Alexandria or a variant of Adara, but no definitive source can be confirmed. Adra has no significant presence in popular culture or notable bearers. For parents seeking an extremely uncommon, soft-sounding name with historical roots in the late 19th century, Adra remains a quiet, obscure choice.
Adra is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a short form of Alexandria (from the Greek 'defender of men') or as a variant of Adara (Arabic for 'virgin'). Its earliest recorded use in U.S. data is 1888, suggesting a 19th-century American coinage. The name has never entered widespread use, maintaining a very low but consistent profile.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Adi
Sibling names for Adra
Names that share Adra's style, for a brother or sister.
