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UK girl's name

Aada

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who returns".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aada is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aada popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Aada is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aada. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aada ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 girls were registered as Aada.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aada as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5669

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Aada mean?

The given name Aada has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "ada," which means "the beginning" or "the source." The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and scriptures, where it was often associated with concepts of creation, renewal, and new beginnings.

In Hindu mythology, Aada is sometimes referenced as an epithet for the goddess Aditi, who is considered the mother of all deities and the personification of boundless and infinite space. The name Aada is also closely linked to the Sanskrit word "Aditi," which means "freedom" or "security," further reinforcing its connection to concepts of the divine and the natural world.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Aada was Aada Narayana, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century CE in the Indian subcontinent. His literary works, particularly his commentaries on ancient Hindu scriptures, are widely studied and revered in academic circles.

Another notable figure was Aada Shakti, a revered Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher who lived in the 17th century CE. She was renowned for her profound insights into the nature of consciousness and her teachings on the path to spiritual enlightenment, which continue to inspire seekers to this day.

In the realm of art and culture, Aada Kaviraj was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived during the 18th century CE. Her innovative and influential contributions to the art form of Kathak dance have left an indelible mark on the rich cultural heritage of India.

Moving forward in history, Aada Lakshmi was a prominent Indian social reformer and educator who lived in the late 19th century CE. She dedicated her life to championing the cause of women's education and empowerment, establishing several schools and educational institutions that paved the way for greater gender equality in Indian society.

Lastly, Aada Bhavani was a renowned Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the country's struggle for independence from British colonial rule in the early 20th century CE. Her unwavering commitment to the cause of Indian nationalism and her sacrifices for the nation's freedom have earned her a place of honor in the annals of India's history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Aada by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aada was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5669 3 1

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FAQ

Aada: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aada in the UK right now?

In 2022, Aada was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aada most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Aada in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aada?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who returns".

How many people are called Aada in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aada across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.