Adena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Adena is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'delicate' or 'tender'. It has evolved from the Hebrew 'Adinah' and gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. The name is associated with traits of gentleness and beauty, and does not have significant biblical relevance. Notable people with this name include Adena Friedman and Adena S. Levenson.

The name Adena is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Adena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3632nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4233rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3597th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2593rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3619th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6292nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9616th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adena"

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Pronunciation

/əˈdiːnə/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Adena is derived from the Hebrew word 'adan', meaning 'delicate' or 'tender'.

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Meaning

delicate, tender

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Language Evolution

Adena (modern English), Adinah (Hebrew), Adina (Latinized form)

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Historical Usage

The name Adena gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and feminine name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Adina, Adinah, Dena

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Adena is viewed as a modern and elegant name, often associated with gentleness and beauty.

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Famous People

Adena Friedman (CEO of Nasdaq), Adena S. Levenson (American artist)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adena"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Adena"

"Adena" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3632nd of 9107 113
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 4233rd of 9204 82
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3597th of 12526 213
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2593rd of 19264 468
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3619th of 27321 434
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 6292nd of 35406 305
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 9616th of 30306 126

Regional Popularity of "Adena" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Adena" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
2937th/2937
61.07%
2127th/3483
100.00%
3518th/3518
52.18%
2110th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 69.43%
3107th/4475
- 54.03%
3413th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 100.00%
5164th/5164
- 79.85%
5959th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - 100.00%
6276th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Adena"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Adena" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.