Noble, nobility
Derived from the Germanic element 'adal', meaning noble. It was originally a short form of compound names like Adelaide or Adeline and gained popularity in the 19th century due to its simplicity and elegance.
About 1,401 girls were named Ada in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English mathematician and first computer programmer
Australian actress known for Home and Away
24th United States Poet Laureate
Anti-heroine and secret agent · Resident Evil
Protagonist of the film The Piano · The Piano
The same feel as Ada — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.