Adaora
Every Adaora since 1999 — 321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adaora
Adaora is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,727 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 321 American babies have been named Adaora. Its peak came in 2025, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Adaora stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adaora year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,727 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,964 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,644 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,635 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,693 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,554 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,145 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,797 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,789 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,884 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,451 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,058 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,376 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,807 |
| 2011 | 6 | #14,843 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,292 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,471 |
| 2008 | 7 | #13,854 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,640 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,620 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,334 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,701 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,436 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,844 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,358 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,172 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adaora in 2025?
Adaora ranked #5,727 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adaora?
321 babies have been named Adaora in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adaora most popular?
Adaora peaked in 2025, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Adaora a boy or girl name?
Adaora is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adaora rising or falling?
Adaora is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.