Ada
Pronunciation: [ AYD-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ada first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 35 babies have been named Ada in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ada is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,944 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,944
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Ada is also used as a girl name, ranked #193.
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About the Name Ada
Ada is a boy name .
Is Ada a boy or girl name? Ada is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,944 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #193. Ada is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ada is currently ranked #13,944 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ada include Adam, Adan, Adael, Adair, Adams . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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