Adena

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Pronounced uh-DEE-nah /əˈdiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Adina/Adena, 'delicate; tender' and, by a related root, 'adornment; slender.' A gentle, classic Hebrew name.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle Hebrew name: Adena means 'delicate; tender' (said 'uh-DEE-nah'). Soft and classic.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Adina/Adena, 'delicate; tender' and, by a related root, 'adornment; slender.' A gentle, classic Hebrew name.

U.S. rank (2024)#15275 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,741

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

Adena is a Hebrew name, 'delicate; tender' (and, by a related root, 'adornment; slender'). It reads gentle and classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-DEE-nah').

It appears only rarely. Rare, gentle, and classic.

Did you know? Adena comes from the Hebrew Adina/Adena, 'delicate; tender' and, by a related root, 'adornment' — a soft, classic name (said 'uh-DEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Adena — Hebrew Adina/Adena; 'delicate, tender'

Variations

AdinaAdeenaAdenah

Nicknames

AddieDena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adena mean?

Adena is Hebrew, 'delicate; tender' (and, by a related root, 'adornment').

How do you pronounce Adena?

It's said uh-DEE-nah /əˈdiː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adena a boy or girl name?

Here Adena is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Adena?

Adena is an extremely rare name in the U.S.