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Adaira

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Pronounced ah-DAIR-ah /əˈdɛr.ə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine elaboration of the Scottish Adair, 'from the oak-tree ford' (linked to Edgar and to ath-dara, 'oak ford'); also read as a modern Ada- name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From the oak-tree ford: Adaira is a feminine of the Scottish Adair. Warm and lyrical (said 'ah-DAIR-ah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowScottish, Modern coinage
MeaningA feminine elaboration of the Scottish Adair, 'from the oak-tree ford' (linked to Edgar and to ath-dara, 'oak ford'); also read as a modern Ada- name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10250 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619852024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adaira is a feminine elaboration of the Scottish Adair, 'from the oak-tree ford' (linked to ath-dara, 'oak ford'), also read as a modern Ada- name (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'ah-DAIR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, the-oak-ford at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Adaira is a feminine elaboration of the Scottish Adair, 'from the oak-tree ford' — also read as a modern Ada- name — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'ah-DAIR-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Adaira — Scottish Adair / modern; routes layered

Variations

AdairAdayra

Nicknames

Ada

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adaira mean?

Adaira is a feminine of the Scottish Adair, 'from the oak-tree ford'; also a modern Ada- name. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Adaira?

It's said ah-DAIR-ah /əˈdɛr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adaira a boy or girl name?

Adaira is a girl's name.

How popular is Adaira?

Adaira is a very rare name in the U.S.

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