Adeena
A feminine variant of the Arabic name "Aadil", meaning noble or just.
Name Census estimates that about 458 living Americans carry the first name Adeena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adeena today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adeena births was 2013 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adeena. 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
458
~ 1 in 748,372 Americans
Peak year
2013
27 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,227
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Adeena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adeena from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 189 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Adeena remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adeena 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 Adeena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Adeenas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, California, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Adeena, while Texas, New Jersey, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Adeena
The name Adeena has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic word "Adina," which means "noble" or "delicate." The name's roots can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
In ancient Arabic literature, the name Adeena is mentioned in several poetic works and historical texts. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 CE. He penned a verse praising the beauty and grace of a woman named Adeena.
Throughout history, the name Adeena has been associated with various notable figures. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Adeena bint Al-Husayn, a respected scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. She was renowned for her contributions to the Arabic literary tradition and her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Another prominent figure was Adeena Al-Andalusiyya, a 12th-century Andalusian poet and philosopher from the Iberian Peninsula. Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and she was highly regarded in the literary circles of her time.
In the realm of Islamic history, Adeena Al-Qurashiyya, born in 1493 CE, was a renowned scholar and teacher from Mecca. She was celebrated for her knowledge of Islamic theology and her dedication to educating women in religious studies.
Moving forward in time, Adeena Kamal was an influential Egyptian feminist and writer who lived from 1888 to 1959. She was a pioneering advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the Egyptian feminist movement of the early 20th century.
One of the most notable modern bearers of the name Adeena was Adeena Kamel, an Iraqi-British architect and academic who lived from 1942 to 2022. She was a renowned figure in the field of architecture and made significant contributions to the study of Islamic architectural heritage.
The name Adeena has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and cultures. Its Arabic roots and associations with notable figures in literature, scholarship, and activism have contributed to its enduring legacy and popularity across various regions of the world.
People
Adeena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adeena 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
Adeena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adeena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 458 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adeena 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 748,372 US residents.
Is Adeena a common name?
We classify Adeena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 468 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adeena most popular?
The single biggest year for Adeena was 2013, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adeena is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Adeena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adeena 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.