Adara vs Khadija

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adara

Girl #1,046 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, magnificent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,046
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ada, Addie, Dara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Khadija

Girl #1,074 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"trustworthy, dignified"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,074
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Khaddy, Dija, KJ

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adara Rank #1,046
Khadija Rank #1,074

Adara is more popular, ranked #1046 vs #1074 for Khadija.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adara ___

  • Adara Rose
  • Adara Grace
  • Adara Naomi
  • Adara Simone
  • Adara Jade
  • Adara Lior

Khadija ___

  • Khadija Rose
  • Khadija Marie
  • Khadija Grace
  • Khadija Amina
  • Khadija Fatima
  • Khadija Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adara

Zara Amara Lior Seren Kira

If you choose Khadija

Fatima Aisha Zara Omar Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adara or Khadija more popular?

Adara is more popular, ranked #1046 compared to Khadija at #1074 in the United States.

What do Adara and Khadija mean?

Adara means "noble, magnificent" (Hebrew origin). Khadija means "trustworthy, dignified" (Arabic origin).

Are Adara and Khadija boy or girl names?

Adara is primarily a girl name. Khadija is primarily a girl name.

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