Her fathers daughter
In the Igbo language of Nigeria, this name is traditionally given to a daughter who is believed to resemble her father or share his spirit. It is a compound name where 'Ada' signifies 'daughter' and 'nna' means 'father'.
Less common today
Adannaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,385 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
