Abigail vs Ada

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigail

Girl #32 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil

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Girl #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

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Abigail Rank #32

Ada Rank #193

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #193 for Ada.

Is Abigail or Ada more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Ada at #193 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Ada mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Ada means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin).

Are Abigail and Ada boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Ada is primarily a girl name.