Adda

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Pronounced AH-dah /ˈɑ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Adela/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; also a Welsh name (linked to a river/'a ford'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble: Adda is a short form of Adela. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AH-dah').

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Origin LowGermanic, Welsh

MeaningA short form of Adela/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; also a Welsh name (linked to a river/'a ford'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6838 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1888

Total births (all-time)≈ 987

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

Adda is a short form of Adela/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; also a Welsh name (linked to a river/'a ford'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-dah').

In the U.S. it appears in German and Welsh families. Rare, noble at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Adela/Adelaide comes from the Germanic adal, 'noble' — Adda is a short form (also a Welsh name), crisp and old (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-dah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Adela — nickname; routes layered

Variations

AdaAdelaAddah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adda mean?

Adda is a short form of Adela — Germanic 'noble'; also a Welsh name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Adda?

It's said AH-dah /ˈɑ.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adda a boy or girl name?

Adda is a girl's name.

How popular is Adda?

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