Ada is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #219 in 2025 with 1,401 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,656 births ranking #181. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 900.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,147 girls born was named Ada. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.