Adhara
An Indian feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "the base" or "foundation".
Name Census estimates that about 1,313 living Americans carry the first name Adhara. It sits at #471 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adhara today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adhara births was 2024 (654 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adhara. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Adhara with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Adhara is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 3 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 261,047 Americans
Peak year
2024
654 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#471
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Adhara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adhara from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 1,228 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adhara 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 Adhara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Adharas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 27 states and territories. Texas, New York, Florida recorded the most babies named Adhara, while South Carolina, Ohio, Kansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Adhara
The name Adhara finds its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated on the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the word "adhaara," which means "support" or "foundation." This name has been prevalent in various regions of India and among Hindu communities worldwide.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Adhara can be found in the Mahabharata, a significant Sanskrit epic dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Adhara is mentioned as the name of a river, indicating its ancient origins.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adhara. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Adhara Kaviraj, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century CE. His literary works, including his famous collection of poetry, "Adhara Ramayana," have left a lasting impact on Indian literature.
Another prominent figure with the name Adhara was Adhara Devi, a revered Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher who lived in the 17th century CE. She is known for her profound teachings on bhakti (devotion) and her influence on the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism.
In the 19th century, Adhara Nath Bose, a prominent Bengali educationist and social reformer, made significant contributions to the field of education in India. His efforts to promote female education and establish schools for underprivileged children left a lasting legacy.
More recently, Adhara Somayaji, a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, has gained recognition for her exceptional contributions to the art of Kuchipudi dance. Born in 1949, she has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri award from the Indian government.
Adhara Dhinakaran, an Indian author and motivational speaker born in 1965, has authored several bestselling books on personal growth and spiritual development. Her writings have inspired millions of readers worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages.
While the name Adhara has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has gained popularity across diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, transcending its original geographic boundaries. The name's rich history and meaning continue to resonate with individuals seeking a strong, foundational name steeped in ancient wisdom and cultural heritage.
People
Adhara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adhara 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
Adhara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adhara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,313 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adhara 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 261,047 US residents.
Is Adhara a common name?
We classify Adhara as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,320 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adhara most popular?
The single biggest year for Adhara was 2024, when 654 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adhara is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Adhara in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adhara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adhara 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.
Is Adhara still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adhara in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Adhara can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Adhara?
You can see how many people have the name Adhara on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.