UK girl's name
Adona
Feminine name of Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "mistress" or "lady".
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.
Adona is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Adona popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2009 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Adona. 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
- • Adona ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 girls were registered as Adona.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adona as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Adona mean?
The name Adona has its origins in the Hebrew language, tracing back to ancient times. It is believed to be a feminine variant of the name Adon, which means "lord" or "master" in Hebrew. The name is associated with the concept of power, authority, and dominion.
In the Hebrew Bible, the word "Adon" is used to refer to God or a sovereign ruler. The name Adona, therefore, carries a sense of reverence and respect. It is thought to have been derived from the Hebrew word "adonai," which means "my lord" and was used as a substitute for the sacred name of God in Jewish tradition.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Adona can be found in ancient Jewish texts and historical records. One notable figure from the biblical era who bore a name similar to Adona was Adonijah, the son of King David and a claimant to the throne of Israel in the 10th century BCE.
Throughout history, several influential individuals have been given the name Adona or its variants. One example is Adona Trisoglio, an Italian painter and architect from the late 16th century, known for his works in the Mannerist style. Another notable figure is Adona Friedman, a Polish-born American writer and activist who played a significant role in the feminist movement of the 20th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Adona is associated with the character of Adona Buchan in the novel "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers, published in 1940. This character is known for her resilience and unwavering spirit in the face of adversity.
The name Adona has also been present in the world of music. Adona Revah was a Spanish-born Jewish singer and actress who gained popularity in the early 20th century for her performances in Ladino, a Judeo-Spanish language. Additionally, Adona Leo, an American singer and songwriter, has been active in the music industry since the 1990s, known for her soulful and introspective compositions.
While the name Adona may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical and cultural significance continues to resonate, evoking a sense of power, authority, and reverence for those who bear it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adona over time
The chart below shows babies named Adona registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Adona, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adona by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adona 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 | #4776 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Adona
- 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
Adona: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adona in the UK right now?
In 2024, Adona was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Adona most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Adona in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adona?
Feminine name of Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "mistress" or "lady".
How many people are called Adona in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Adona across the 3 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.