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Adna

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Pronounced AD-nah /ˈæd.nə/High

Meaning: From Hebrew, 'pleasure; delight' (linked to Eden, 'delight'); a biblical name borne by both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pleasure; delight: Adna is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew, 'pleasure; delight' (linked to Eden, 'delight'); a biblical name borne by both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8870 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 585

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201918952025

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

Adna comes from Hebrew, 'pleasure; delight' (linked to Eden, 'delight') — a name in the Bible (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name, used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'AD-nah').

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, pleasure-and-delight at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Adna means 'pleasure; delight' in Hebrew (linked to Eden, 'delight') — a biblical name, crisp and classic, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AD-nah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Adna — Hebrew; routes layered

Variations

AdnahEdna

Nicknames

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Edna— a sound-neighbor 'delight'-linked girls' name
Adina— a fellow Ad- Hebrew girls' name
Dina— a companion Hebrew girls' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adna mean?

Adna is Hebrew for 'pleasure; delight' (linked to Eden); a biblical name, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Adna?

It's said AD-nah /ˈæd.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adna a boy or girl name?

Adna is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Adna?

Adna is a rare name in the U.S.

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