Adara

ad-AHR-uh

Arabic, Hebrew

"maidens; noble, exalted"

Adara Origin and Meaning

The name Adara is a girl's name of Arabic, Hebrew origin meaning "maidens; noble, exalted".

A charming multicultural choice with a daring yet grounded sound, Adara is a both a Hebrew name with a noble meaning, and an Arabic name with ties to astronomy. Popular in Puerto Rico and Spain, it is also on the rise in the US.

Also spelled as Adhara, it is the name of the second brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, making it a possible choice for anyone who wants a space-related choice or to honor someone with a love of astronomy. From its Arabic roots, it also means "maidens", making it a possible idea for a Virgo baby too.

With possible nicknames Addie, Dara, Ari, and Ada possible and the Adhara form already in the Top 1000, Adara may be one to watch out for in coming years.

Adara Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 987 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Adara

• 987 Nameberry 2025
• 40 Unique 2023
• 62 Spain 2023

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Famous People Named Adara

• Adara Rakitic Mauri daughter of Croatian footballer Ivan Rakitic

The name Adara in Pop Culture

• Adara the embodiment of hope in Green Lantern comics
• Adara main character in The Ice Dragon by George R R Martin
• Adara the Sprite character in video game "Dragon Rage"
• Leah Helena Adara Patterson Baker, character on Australian soap "Home and Away"