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Adana

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Pronounced ah-DAH-nah /əˈdɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Adana, a historic city in southern Turkey (of ancient, uncertain origin); also used as a modern Ada- given name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Turkish place-name (also an Ada- name): Adana is warm and lyrical (said 'ah-DAH-nah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowTurkish, Modern coinage
MeaningFrom Adana, a historic city in southern Turkey (of ancient, uncertain origin); also used as a modern Ada- given name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#14967 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 267

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119542025

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

Adana comes from Adana, a historic city in southern Turkey of ancient, uncertain origin; it is also used as a modern Ada- given name (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'ah-DAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, a place-name, and lyrical.

Did you know? Adana is the name of a historic city in southern Turkey (of ancient, uncertain origin) — also used as a modern Ada- given name — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'ah-DAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Adana — Turkish place-name / modern; routes layered

Variations

AdannaAdhana

Nicknames

Ada

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adana mean?

Adana is a historic city in southern Turkey (ancient, uncertain origin), also used as a modern Ada- name. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Adana?

It's said ah-DAH-nah /əˈdɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adana a boy or girl name?

Adana is a girl's name.

How popular is Adana?

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

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