Adhira
Borrowed from Sanskrit अधीर (adhīra).
Every Adhira since 2005 — 385 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adhira
Adhira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,905 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 385 American babies have been named Adhira. Its peak came in 2019, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Adhira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adhira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,905 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,966 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,554 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,641 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,414 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,679 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,552 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,677 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,771 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,252 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,455 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,499 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,020 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,372 |
| 2010 | 6 | #14,989 |
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| 2005 | 7 | #13,034 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adhira mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अधीर (adhīra).
How popular is the name Adhira in 2025?
Adhira ranked #3,905 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adhira?
385 babies have been named Adhira in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adhira most popular?
Adhira peaked in 2019, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Adhira a boy or girl name?
Adhira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adhira rising or falling?
Adhira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.