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UK girl's name

Adaira

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful" or "strong".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Adaira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Adaira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Adaira. 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 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Adaira ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Adaira.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adaira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5493

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2020

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Adaira mean?

The name Adaira has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, dating back to the Vedic period of India around 1500-500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "adara," which translates to "respect" or "veneration." This connection suggests that Adaira may have been initially given as a name to honor someone who was highly respected or revered.

In the early centuries CE, the name Adaira appeared in several Hindu texts and scriptures, including the Puranas and the Mahabharata. These ancient texts often mentioned individuals bearing this name, though their exact identities and roles have been lost to time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Adaira was a Buddhist monk who lived in the 5th century CE in the region of present-day Pakistan. He was known for his teachings on mindfulness and compassion, and his writings were widely studied by Buddhist scholars of that era.

In the 9th century CE, an Indian mathematician and astronomer named Adaira made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. His work, titled "Adaira Siddhanta," was widely influential and helped advance the study of mathematics in ancient India.

During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, there was a renowned poet and mystic named Adaira who composed beautiful verses in Persian and Urdu. Her poetry explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and she was celebrated for her eloquence and depth of thought.

In the realm of literature, one of the most notable figures with the name Adaira was a Bengali writer and social reformer who lived in the 19th century. She wrote extensively on women's rights and education, challenging the societal norms of her time and advocating for greater equality and opportunity for women.

Another significant Adaira was a political activist and advocate for Indian independence from British rule in the early 20th century. She played a crucial role in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and was imprisoned multiple times for her participation in civil disobedience campaigns.

While the name Adaira has its origins in ancient Sanskrit and Indian culture, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, carrying with it a sense of respect, veneration, and a connection to the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Adaira by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adaira 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 #5493 3 1

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FAQ

Adaira: questions and answers

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

In 2020, Adaira was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Adaira most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Adaira in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Adaira?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful" or "strong".

How many people are called Adaira in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Adaira 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.