Madeline vs Ada

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

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Girl #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

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Madeline Rank #87

Ada Rank #193

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

Is Madeline or Ada more popular?

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

What do Madeline and Ada mean?

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

Are Madeline and Ada boy or girl names?

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