UK girl's name
Adria
A feminine name derived from Adriatic, meaning "from the Adriatic Sea".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Adria is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Adria popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3218, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 8 births.
This profile covers 72 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2007 to 2023. 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 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 72 living people in the UK are called Adria. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Adria ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 8 girls were registered as Adria.
- • About 72 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adria as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3218
2023
Births in 2023
7
Latest year
Peak year
2012
8 births
Estimated living
72
2026
Meaning
What does Adria mean?
The name Adria is believed to have originated from the ancient Latin language, specifically from the name of the Adriatic Sea, which separates the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan Peninsula. The sea was named after the ancient Venetic city of Adria, located in what is now northern Italy, near the Po River delta.
The etymology of the name Adria can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*adri-" or "*athri-," meaning "sea" or "water." This root is also found in other ancient names and words related to water bodies, such as the Sanskrit "adrija" and the Greek "Adriās."
One of the earliest known references to the name Adria can be found in ancient Roman texts, where it was used as a geographic term for the Adriatic region. In the 1st century AD, the Roman historian Pliny the Elder mentioned the city of Adria and its surrounding area in his work "Naturalis Historia."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adria. One of the earliest recorded examples is Adria, a Byzantine princess who lived in the 12th century and was the daughter of Emperor Manuel I Komnenos. Another notable figure was Adria d'Arcole (1346-1420), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts from the city of Ferrara.
In the 16th century, Adria Ferrera (1499-1557) was a renowned Italian poet and writer who was part of the intellectual circle in Venice. During the Renaissance period, Adria Almadiana (1501-1570) was a celebrated Italian painter and portraitist from the city of Bologna.
More recently, Adria Arjona (born 1992) is a Puerto Rican actress known for her roles in films such as "Pacific Rim: Uprising" and the television series "Andor." Adria Petrine (born 1969) is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who co-founded the subscription fashion company Dia&Co.
Throughout its history, the name Adria has maintained its connection to the Adriatic region and its maritime heritage. Its origins in ancient Latin and its appearance in various historical records and artistic circles showcase its enduring significance across cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adria over time
The chart below shows babies named Adria registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Adria, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adria by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adria 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 | #4346 | 19 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3635 | 44 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4077 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Adria
- 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
Adria: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adria in the UK right now?
In 2023, Adria was ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Adria most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 8 babies registered as Adria in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adria?
A feminine name derived from Adriatic, meaning "from the Adriatic Sea".
How many people are called Adria in the UK?
A total of 72 babies have been registered as Adria across the 13 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.