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Adanna

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Pronounced ah-DAH-nah /ɑˈdɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Igbo ada nna, 'her father's daughter; a beautiful, beloved daughter' (ada, 'first daughter', plus nna, 'father')Medium

In 30 seconds: Her father's daughter: Adanna is Igbo for 'her father's daughter; a cherished daughter'. Soft, tender, and warm (said 'ah-DAH-nah').

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Origin MediumIgbo

MeaningFrom Igbo ada nna, 'her father's daughter; a beautiful, beloved daughter' (ada, 'first daughter', plus nna, 'father')

U.S. rank (2024)#5942 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 669

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Adanna comes from Igbo ada nna, 'her father's daughter; a beautiful, cherished daughter' (ada, 'a first or precious daughter', plus nna, 'father') — a name of love and pride in a daughter. A soft, tender Nigerian girls' name (said 'ah-DAH-nah'; nickname Ada).

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, her-father's-daughter at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Adanna means 'her father's daughter; a beautiful, beloved daughter' in Igbo (ada, 'first/precious daughter', plus nna, 'father') — a soft, tender Nigerian name (said 'ah-DAH-nah').

Overall data confidence 68%

Igbo references — Adanna — etymology

Variations

AdaezeAdaobiAda

Nicknames

Ada

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adanna mean?

Adanna is Igbo for 'her father's daughter; a beautiful, beloved daughter'.

How do you pronounce Adanna?

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

Is Adanna a boy or girl name?

Adanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Adanna?

Adanna is a rare name in the U.S.