Adanna
Meaningfather's daughter · Igbo
Adanna is an African girl name meaning “father's daughter”, with Igbo roots. Igbo names frequently express faith, gratitude or a family's feelings about a child's arrival. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Adanna has the names Adan and Anna hiding inside it.
- Word funAdanna starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
- GenerationAdanna peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Adanna you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Adanna would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 59,524 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAdanna first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
US births per million girls, 1978–2025
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About the name Adanna
Adanna is a girl name of African origin meaning “father's daughter”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
Other spellings of Adanna
More African girl names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Unisex name: Zuri · beautiful
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
- Girl name: Imani · faith
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
- Girl name: Luisa · famous warrior
Questions about the name Adanna
What does the name Adanna mean?
Adanna means “father's daughter” and comes from Igbo. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Abigail (“my father is joy”), Abby (“father's joy”), Avi (“my father”) and Abbie (“my father's joy”).
What is the origin of the name Adanna?
Adanna is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Igbo. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).
Is Adanna a boy or girl name?
Adanna is a girl name. In 2025, 27 US girls were named Adanna.
How popular is the name Adanna?
Adanna ranked #4,878 for US girls in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 2016, when it reached #4,531. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,205 places.
What names are similar to Adanna?
If you like Adanna, you might also like Adana, Abigail, Abby, Avi and Abbie. Adana is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Adanna?
Adanna is an African girl name meaning “father's daughter”, with Igbo roots. Igbo names frequently express faith, gratitude or a family's feelings about a child's arrival. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.