Ada

Meaning of Ada

The name Ada comes from a Germanic word meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'. It suggests a person of high status and good character.

Ada has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ada

Ada has cooled off, slipping to #219 in 2025, down from a peak of #178 in 2023.

Notable people named Ada

• Ada Lovelace
  Pioneering computer programmer, mathematician
• Ada Nicodemou
  Australian actress, TV personality
• Ada Yonath
  Nobel Prize-winning crystallographer
• Ada Louise Huxtable
  Influential architecture critic
• Ada James
  Suffragist, social reformer

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Questions about the name Ada

What does the name Ada mean?

Ada means the name ada comes from a germanic word meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'. it suggests a person of high status and good character, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Ada a boy's or a girl's name?

Ada is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ada?

In 2025, Ada ranked #219 for girls, down from #193 the year before.

When was Ada most popular?

Ada peaked at #178 in 2023.