UK girl's name
Adina
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "delicate and elegant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Adina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Adina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1491, with 21 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 29 births.
This profile covers 521 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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.
The latest count is about 72% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 518 living people in the UK are called Adina. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Adina ranked #1491 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 21 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 29 girls were registered as Adina.
- • About 518 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1491
2024
Births in 2024
21
Latest year
Peak year
2016
29 births
Estimated living
518
2026
Meaning
What does Adina mean?
The name Adina has its roots in several cultures and languages, with various meanings and historical references. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Adina, which means "delicate" or "gentle." This name can also be traced back to the Sanskrit word "adi," meaning "first" or "primordial."
In the Bible, Adina was the name of one of David's mighty warriors, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:42. This biblical reference suggests that the name has been in use for centuries, dating back to ancient Hebrew times.
The name Adina has also been found in ancient Persian texts, where it was associated with nobility and grace. In Persian culture, the name is thought to have originated from the word "adin," meaning "noble" or "aristocratic."
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Adina was Adina Plaskowski (1932-2019), a Polish-American writer and educator who authored several books on Jewish culture and history.
Another notable figure was Adina Mandlová (1910-1991), a Czechoslovak film actress and singer who starred in numerous films during the 1930s and 1940s.
In the field of classical music, Adina Izarra (born 1959) is a renowned Venezuelan soprano who has performed in prestigious opera houses around the world.
Adina Thembi Ndamse (born 1967) is a South African actress and playwright, known for her roles in several television series and stage productions.
Adina Vălean (born 1968) is a Romanian politician and member of the European Parliament, serving as the European Commissioner for Transport since 2019.
While the name Adina has its origins in different cultures and languages, it has gained popularity across various regions and continues to be a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with historical significance and a touch of grace.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adina over time
The chart below shows babies named Adina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Adina, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 21 births in 2024, compared with 29 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adina 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 | #1505 | 106 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1701 | 181 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1514 | 155 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1026 | 79 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Adina
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Adina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adina in the UK right now?
In 2024, Adina was ranked #1491 for girls in England and Wales, with 21 births registered.
When was Adina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 29 babies registered as Adina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adina?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "delicate and elegant".
How many people are called Adina in the UK?
A total of 521 babies have been registered as Adina across the 29 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.