Adonna

“Adonna is considered a modern name that relates to femininity and grace”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1876US 2023

324Births / yr

→Stable

623All-time births

📅 Since 192300

How to pronounce Adonna

ah·DAW·NNAH

/ɑ.ˈdɔ.ˈnnɑ/ · stress on DAW · 3 syllables

“Adonna is considered a modern name that relates to femininity and grace”

American origin · Girl name

What does Adonna mean and where does it come from?

Adonna is considered a modern name that relates to femininity and grace. Although not widely popular, it can be seen in various cultures influenced by Italian language and style. It evokes a sense of elegance and strength in womanhood.

Cultural significance

Adonna has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of italian.

Peak popularity

Reached #2271 in 1953 — currently #1876 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Adonna?

Adonna works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Adonna Grace

How popular is Adonna right now?

Holding steady — currently #1876 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1930–2023#1876 · Top 1.4%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1876	324	▲ up 5 · +7% births
2022	#1881	304	▲ up 5 · +11% births
2021	#1886	274	▲ up 14811 · +5380% births
2005	#16697	5	▼ down 3457
1990	#13240	5	▼ down 6177 · -44% births
1985	#7063	9	▲ up 1290 · +29% births
1980	#8353	7	▼ down 3090 · -36% births
1975	#5263	11	▼ down 675 · -8% births
1970	#4588	12	▼ down 760
1965	#3828	12	▼ down 29
1960	#3799	12	▲ up 424 · +33% births
1955	#4223	9	▼ down 51 · +13% births
1950	#4172	8	▼ down 1304 · -27% births
1945	#2868	11	▲ up 1243 · +83% births
1935	#4111	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Adonna

Best Year2023Rank #1876

Peak Count324

Average Rank#5520

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1930 - 202316 years

The story of Adonna

Adonna entered American naming records in 1923 and has been in use for over 101 years. With 623 total births recorded, Adonna remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #4475 in 1930 to #1876 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Adonna in 1953:

Mary Linda Deborah Patricia Susan

Adonna by decade

Adonna peaked in the 1950s. See all 1950s names →

Decade	Births
1920s	10
1930s	48
1940s	80
1950s	103
1960s ★	156
1970s	92
1980s	58
1990s	22
2000s	42
2010s	12

💎Adonna has only 623 total recorded births since 1923 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Adonna?

Common

AdoAdAdieAdyOnna

What names sound and feel like Adonna?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Adonna also consider these

Adorna

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Alonna

American · A variation of

Avonna

American · Hebrew

Ayonna

American · beautiful flower

Sadonna

American · derived from the

Radonna

American · A beloved name

Common questions about the name Adonna

What does the name Adonna mean?

Adonna means "Italian" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Adonna?

Adonna is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Adonna?

Adonna originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Adonna?

Adonna is a three-syllable name pronounced AA0 D AO1 N N AA1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Adonna?

Adonna pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.