Ada is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #40 in 2025 with 1,014 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 1,140 births ranking #38. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20,180.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 250 girls born was named Ada. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Ada is a tiny classic with a dignified feel, most often linked to the meaning noble. It is simple, elegant, and remarkably enduring.
The name has roots in more than one naming tradition and has returned strongly because short vintage names have become so appealing. Its strength lies in refinement and clarity.