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Edith vs Adah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edith

Girl #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#528
Total SSA Count
579
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Adah

Girl #2,053 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ornament, adornment"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,053
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edith Rank #528
Adah Rank #2,053

Edith is more popular, ranked #528 vs #2053 for Adah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edith or Adah more popular?

Edith is more popular, ranked #528 compared to Adah at #2053 in the United States.

What do Edith and Adah mean?

Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Adah means "ornament, adornment" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edith and Adah boy or girl names?

Edith is primarily a girl name. Adah is primarily a girl name.

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