Adina
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Adina is a Hebrew name meaning “delicate”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Adina
Adina is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning delicate or gentle. In biblical contexts, the name appears in the Old Testament, notably associated with a warrior mentioned in the Book of Chronicles. The linguistic root denotes a sense of refinement or softness, which contrasts with its appearance among early military figures. This name has persisted through generations, rooted in its ancient scriptural documentation.
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Gender Usage of the Name Adina
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Adina is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Adina
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Adina is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 31K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 13K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 22K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 612K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Adina ranked #1,316 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,654 in 2024 — an improvement of 338 places. Adina shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #517 in 1997. Its lowest recorded position was #2,546 in 1966. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 545 places (from #1,861 to #1,316).
Name StyleMethodology
Adina is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 61% of available years and remains active today, averaging 146 births per year after a historical peak in 2013.Characteristics of the Name Adina
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Adina uses three syllables and a mid-word stress, which creates an Elegant & Timeless sound. The name appears in The Bible as a male warrior under King David, providing a significant historical and literary anchor. The soft vowel-heavy structure balances this martial history with a modern, graceful phonetic appeal.
Middle Names For Adina
Middle names used with AdinaMethodology
Adina is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Adina Marie · Adina Lynn · Adina Ann · Adina Rachel · Adina KhaliaView all 76 girl middle names.
- Total 96 middle names used with Adina
- 4 boy middle names used with Adina
- 12 unisex middle names used with Adina
Middle name suggestions for AdinaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Adina is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Adina Moore · Adina Mills · Adina Marsh · Adina Marks · Adina Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Adina
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Girl Names, Adina appears once in the Bible. Its only recorded occurrence is in Old Testament - I Chronicles (1CH 11:42): Adina, the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him;
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Adina appears in the scientific names of 11 flower species, including:
- Adina multifolia Havil. — Rubiaceae
- Adina eurhyncha (Miq.) Å.Krüger & Löfstrand — Rubiaceae
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 12 biological records matching the name Adina. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Adina
Sound Like Adina Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Aideen · Aitana · Atene · View all 43 names
Spelled Like Adina Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Adia · Adiba · Adiva
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Alma · Arlene · Ariana · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Adina Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Adina”
Dictionary Meaning of "Adina"Methodology
A female given name from Hebrew
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How to Spell Adina in ASL
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