Adara means noble or fire — from the Arabic (maiden/virgin) or the Hebrew (noble/fire). Adara is also one of the brightest stars in the sky — Epsilon Canis Majoris. The name bridges Arabic-maiden with Hebrew-fire through one of the most luminous stars. Three syllables of Arabic-noble, Hebrew-fire, and the second-brightest star in the Great Dog.
Arabic (maiden) or Hebrew (noble/fire)→star name Adara
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Arabic / Hebrew roots
Adara comes from Arabic (maiden) or Hebrew (noble/fire). Adara is one of the brightest stars — Epsilon Canis Majoris in the Great Dog constellation.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Arabic/Hebrew; star Epsilon Canis Majoris.
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Today
Adara remains a beloved choice, ranking #2140 in the US. 2,668 babies have been named Adara since 1979.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Adara?
2023peak year
Adara reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2023, 242 babies received the name (ranked #1043). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2140), with about 111 babies given the name annually. Adara has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 2,668 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Adara's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — star-level leadership. People named Adara tend to be bright, noble, and gifted at being one of the most luminous objects in the sky.
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