Girl name
Ada name meaning
“island; land surrounded by water”
Ada means an island, a piece of land surrounded by water. It comes from the Turkish word ada and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The name evokes an island shoreline and surrounding water; names spelled Ada in other languages also have independent origins.
What does Ada mean?
Island; land surrounded by water
In Turkish: çevresi suyla kuşatılmış kara parçası
Ada carries the clear natural image of land surrounded by water. It can evoke the sea, a shoreline and a distinct place within a wider landscape. The Turkish explanation comes directly from geography and should be distinguished from European names with the same spelling and different origins.
How popular is Ada?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- 2025 rank (girls)
- 21.
- Babies given the name in 2025
- 2,603
- Best rank
- 15.2022
- Trend (2018–2025)
- entered the list in 2020
Babies named Ada each year
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| Year | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | – | – |
| 2019 | – | – |
| 2020 | 28 | 2,410 |
| 2021 | 25 | 2,595 |
| 2022 | 15 | 3,121 |
| 2023 | 21 | 2,583 |
| 2024 | 29 | 2,354 |
| 2025 | 21 | 2,603 |
In the missing years the name was outside the national top 30.
Where is Ada in the top 30?
75 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Ada
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Ada popular?
Ada offers a simple nature association through its island meaning and short, easy pronunciation. Its ranking has fluctuated since entry, with a latest-year recovery.
Origin of the name Ada
In Turkish, Ada comes from the noun ada, “island,” with earlier Turkic forms such as atag. Names spelled Ada in other languages can have independent origins.
Double names with Ada
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ada Sumru
Meaning of each name
- Ada: island; land surrounded by water
- Sumru: tern; a seabird
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Karaca Ada
Meaning of each name
- Karaca: roe deer; somewhat dark-coloured
- Ada: island; land surrounded by water
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Ada Erden
Meaning of each name
- Ada: island; land surrounded by water
- Erden: untouched, pure and unspoiled
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Sarı Ada
Meaning of each name
- Sarı: yellow; fair-haired
- Ada: island; land surrounded by water
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Ada Gizem
Meaning of each name
- Ada: island; land surrounded by water
- Gizem: mystery; something hidden or unexplained
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Gencay Ada
Meaning of each name
- Gencay: young moon; newly appearing moon
- Ada: island; land surrounded by water
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Elif Ada, Zeynep Ada, Eylül Ada, Eliz Ada, Kumsal Ada, Eflin Ada.
How to pronounce Ada
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ada/ |
Is Ada a girl’s name?
Yes, Ada is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ada appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #21 (2,603 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ada
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Ada
- Ada Zehra Anlatıcı · b. 2007
- Ada İbik · b. 2008
- Ada Korkmaz · b. 1997
- Ada Kumru · b. 2008
- Ada Arca · b. 2009
- Ada Atılgan
- Ada Bas
- Ada Bilican · b. 2006
- Ada Çınar Asıl · b. 2006
- Ada Naz Çorum · b. 2004
- Ada Osman Eseller
- Ada Osman Eseller · b. 2003
FAQ about the name Ada
What is the meaning of Ada?
Ada means “island; land surrounded by water”. In Turkish, Ada comes from the noun ada, “island,” with earlier Turkic forms such as atag. Names spelled Ada in other languages can have independent origins.
Is Ada a girl’s name?
Yes, Ada is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ada in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ada nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ada?
Ada is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ada have?
Ada has 2 syllables and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ada?
Ada appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #21 (2,603 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Ada?
Some ideas: Ada Sumru; Karaca Ada; Ada Erden.
Famous people named Ada?
Notable people named Ada include Ada Zehra Anlatıcı, Ada İbik, Ada Korkmaz.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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