Adasia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "invincible" or "unconquerable".
Name Census estimates that about 225 living Americans carry the first name Adasia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adasia today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adasia births was 2002 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adasia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
225
~ 1 in 1,523,353 Americans
Peak year
2002
27 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,172
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Adasia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adasia from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 144 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adasia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Adasia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Adasia
The name Adasia is of Greek origin, derived from the word "adasthai," which means "to satisfy" or "to be content." Its roots can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was used as a feminine name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adasia can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. In his writings, he mentions a woman named Adasia, who was a priestess in the temple of Artemis in Ephesus.
During the Byzantine era, the name Adasia gained popularity among the Greek Orthodox Christian community. It was often given to girls as a symbol of contentment and spiritual fulfillment. In the 9th century AD, there was a notable figure named Adasia, who was a nun and abbess in the Monastery of St. John the Baptist in Constantinople.
In the Middle Ages, the name Adasia spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in the regions influenced by the Byzantine Empire. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in Western Europe was Adasia of Leuven, a Flemish noblewoman who lived in the 12th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Adasia. One of them was Adasia Sivatthana, a Thai princess and poet who lived in the 17th century. She was renowned for her literary works and her patronage of the arts.
Another notable figure was Adasia Kontogouris, a Greek freedom fighter who participated in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. She was known for her bravery and her dedication to the cause of Greek independence.
In the 20th century, Adasia Svirskaya was a Russian-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her avant-garde works. She was part of the vibrant artistic movement in Paris during the early decades of the 1900s.
Adasia Miuccia was an Italian fashion designer and businesswoman who played a significant role in the revival of the Prada brand in the late 20th century. She was instrumental in transforming Prada into a global luxury brand.
Adasia Calhoun was an American writer and novelist who gained acclaim for her works exploring themes of race, identity, and social issues. Her debut novel, "The Truth About Awiti," was published in 2008 and received critical acclaim.
People
Adasia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adasia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Adasia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adasia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 225 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adasia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,523,353 US residents.
Is Adasia a common name?
We classify Adasia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 229 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adasia most popular?
The single biggest year for Adasia was 2002, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adasia is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Adasia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adasia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.