Adara
Every Adara since 1979 — 2,917 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adara
Adara is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,004 in 2025 with 249 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 2,917 American babies have been named Adara. Its peak came in 2025, when 249 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Adara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 249 | #1,004 |
| 2024 | 240 | #1,044 |
| 2023 | 242 | #1,043 |
| 2022 | 141 | #1,521 |
| 2021 | 80 | #2,286 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,748 |
| 2019 | 81 | #2,251 |
| 2018 | 62 | #2,745 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,402 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,937 |
| 2015 | 75 | #2,432 |
| 2014 | 71 | #2,517 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2,661 |
| 2012 | 82 | #2,287 |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,641 |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,671 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2,752 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,316 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,329 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,701 |
| 2005 | 64 | #2,636 |
| 2004 | 63 | #2,620 |
| 2003 | 72 | #2,321 |
| 2002 | 61 | #2,554 |
| 2001 | 72 | #2,237 |
| 2000 | 75 | #2,141 |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,788 |
| 1990 | 44 | #2,641 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,321 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adara in 2025?
Adara ranked #1,004 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 249 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adara?
2,917 babies have been named Adara in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adara most popular?
Adara peaked in 2025, when 249 newborns received the name.
Is Adara a boy or girl name?
Adara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adara rising or falling?
Adara is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.