Pleasure or delight
Adna is a rare name with roots in Hebrew, where it signifies pleasure or delight. In the Old Testament, it is a masculine name borne by several minor characters, but in modern contexts, it is occasionally used for girls, often as a variation of Edna or Adnah. Its brevity and soft vowel sounds align it with contemporary naming trends despite its ancient origins.
About 11 girls were named Adna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).