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Adhara

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Pronounced ah-DAH-rah /ɑːˈdɑː.rɑː/High

Meaning: From Arabic 'adhara' (maidens, virgins) — the name of the second brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. A stellar name with celestial beauty.High

In 30 seconds: Adhara is the name of the second brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, from the Arabic for 'maidens'. Rare, celestial, and breathtakingly beautiful, it is one of the most distinctive star names used for girls.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic 'adhara' (maidens, virgins) — the name of the second brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. A stellar name with celestial beauty.
U.S. rank (2025)#370 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births829 girls (0.05% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,149

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Adhara is the proper name of Epsilon Canis Majoris, the second brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (the Great Dog) after Sirius. The name comes from Arabic adhara, meaning 'maidens' or 'virgins', part of the Arabic name for a group of stars in the region called al-Adhara (the maidens). Arabic astronomers named many of the stars visible to the naked eye during the medieval period.

As a given name, Adhara has been gaining attention in Spanish-speaking communities and among parents drawn to astronomical names. It gained particular attention through Adhara Perez, a Mexican child prodigy born in 2011 with an IQ reportedly higher than Einstein and Stephen Hawking, who became widely known through media coverage in 2019–2020. The name entered US birth records and is growing slowly as a rare, distinctive choice.

Did you know? Adhara (Epsilon Canis Majoris) is one of the hottest and most luminous stars visible from Earth — and if it were as close to Earth as Sirius, it would be bright enough to create shadows at night. It also emits more extreme ultraviolet radiation than any other star known.
Overall data confidence 85%
Allen, Richard H. Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning — Arabic origin and meaning of Adhara as a star nameSocial Security Administration Name Data — US appearance frequency for Adhara

Variations

AdaraAdhara

Nicknames

AdaAdhaAra

Famous Bearers

  • ★Adhara Perez (2011–)
    Mexican child prodigy with an exceptionally high IQ, who became internationally known through media coverage.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adhara mean?

Adhara means 'maidens' or 'virgins' in Arabic — the name of the second brightest star in the constellation Canis Major.

How do you pronounce Adhara?

Adhara is pronounced ah-DAH-rah (/ɑːˈdɑː.rɑː/), three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Adhara a boy or girl name?

Adhara is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Adhara?

Adhara is a rare name in the United States, growing slowly as a distinctive astronomical choice, boosted by child prodigy Adhara Perez.