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Ida vs Adah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ida

Girl #1,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"work, labor"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,143
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Ida Rank #1,143
Adah Rank #2,053

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 vs #2053 for Adah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ida or Adah more popular?

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 compared to Adah at #2053 in the United States.

What do Ida and Adah mean?

Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin). Adah means "ornament, adornment" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ida and Adah boy or girl names?

Ida is primarily a girl name. Adah is primarily a girl name.

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