Adara

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Pronounced uh-DAIR-uh /əˈdɛər.ə/High

Meaning: Noble; from Hebrew Adara (noble) or Arabic adara (virgin); also the name of a star in Canis MajorMedium

In 30 seconds: A melodic Hebrew-Arabic name meaning 'noble' or 'beauty,' also the name of the star Adhara in the constellation Canis Major. Its soft three-syllable sound sits comfortably alongside Adira and Amara.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Arabic

MeaningNoble; from Hebrew Adara (noble) or Arabic adara (virgin); also the name of a star in Canis Major

U.S. rank (2024)#1041 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births240 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,668

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

Adara has possible roots in Hebrew (noble, exalted) and Arabic (virgin). The star Adhara in Canis Major was named by medieval Arab astronomers. As a given name, Adara combines the allure of the astronomical with soft Semitic roots.

Adara is a rare but documented given name in the United States, appearing in data from the 2010s. It ranked #1041 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Adhara (also spelled Adara) is the second-brightest star in the constellation Canis Major — Arabic astronomers named it from their word for 'virgin,' and it has the honor of being the star with the highest ultraviolet luminosity visible from Earth.

Overall data confidence 72%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AdharaAdarra

Nicknames

AdaAddie

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Adira— Hebrew feminine name meaning strong/noble, sharing the Ad- root

Amara— African/Arabic name with similar three-syllable open-vowel feel

Ada— the short form sharing Adara's first syllable

Aurora— celestial/luminous name with the same starry imagery

Adhara— the alternate spelling used for the star name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adara mean?

Adara means 'noble' in Hebrew or 'virgin' in Arabic. It is also the name of the star Adhara in Canis Major, one of the brightest in the sky.

How do you pronounce Adara?

It's said uh-DAIR-uh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adara a boy or girl name?

Adara is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Adara?

Adara ranked #1041 for U.S. girls in 2024.