Adhara

Adhara - A very unique female name

Adhara appeared on the charts for the first time in 2014 on position #4915. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Adhara and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Adhara? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Adhara. The baby girl name Adhara was given to 807 baby girls in 2025, ranking #365 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,615 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Adhara peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 365.

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Adhara is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Adhara is currently topping the baby name charts in Rhode Island at position #105 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #881.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Adhara is where you live.

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Adhara origin and meaning

Arabic (star name)

From the Arabic name of the star Epsilon Canis Majoris, al-'adhara, 'the virgins'

Adhara is the traditional Arabic name of a bright star in Canis Major, taken up as a girls' name in Spanish-speaking countries and only recently in the US — first in the data in 2014 and rocketing from #4529 in 2020 to #365 in 2025. Its sudden rise is unexplained by any single celebrity, which makes its trajectory genuinely surprising.

Attested etymology

Adhara is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Adhara, pop culture references for the name Adhara and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Adhara

We've found the following names that sound similar to Adhara, sorted by popularity.

Audrey / Audra / Adria / Audree / Adara / Audrie / Adira / Audry / Atara / Adore /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Adhara

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Adhara a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Adhara?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ad-HAR-uh · /ædˈhɑːrə/
Too new in English to be settled; Spanish speakers say ah-DAH-rah.

Around the world

• Adhara (Spanish) — Used in Spanish-speaking countries as a star name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2014, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalNature

Why parents choose it

A celestial name with real astronomical roots and a dramatic sound, chosen while it is still rare — though it is rising very fast.

Worth knowing

• Almost everyone will need it spelled and pronounced, and may hear it as a form of Adara or Atara.
• Its rise is so steep and recent that it may prove a brief fashion.