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Derived from the Hebrew word for 'slender,' 'delicate,' or 'gentle,' Adena describes a person with a refined and graceful spirit. It characterizes a personality that is inherently kind-hearted and elegant, suggesting a child who possesses both natural poise and a sensitive, empathetic soul.

Key Stats

Total births1,475
GenderMale (22% / 78%)
Peak year2006
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded1996
Most recent2025
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

UT — 45%TX — 39%OK — 9%OH — 5%AR — 2%

Notable People

Adena Friedman (Business Executive, CEO of Nasdaq) · Adena Halpern (Author, 'The Ten Best Days of My Life') · Adena Jacobs (Theater Director, 'The Bacchae') · Adena Miller (Actress, 'The Bold and the Beautiful') · Adena Williams Loston (Academic Administrator, President of St. Philip's College)

Nicknames & Diminutives

AddieDenaDee

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