Ada vs Madeline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ada

Girl #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

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Ada Rank #193

Madeline Rank #87

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #193 for Ada.

Is Ada or Madeline more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Ada at #193 in the United States.

What do Ada and Madeline mean?

Ada means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Ada and Madeline boy or girl names?

Ada is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.