Daughter of the people
A traditional Igbo name from Nigeria, it translates to 'daughter of the people' or 'first daughter of the community.' It signifies a child who is cherished not just by her parents, but by the entire collective.
Less common today
Adaora isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,842 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player and Olympian
Nigerian novelist and journalist
