
The short answer
Adhara is a feminine name used in Astronomy. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Derived from Arabic عذارى (ʿadhārā) meaning ‘maidens’. This is the name of the second brightest star (after Sirius) in the constellation Canis Major." It ranked #370 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, derived from Arabic عذارى (ʿadhārā) meaning ‘maidens’. This is the name of the second brightest star (after Sirius) in the constellation Canis Major. The entry lists its usage as Astronomy.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Adhara ranked #370 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #370 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adhara mean?
Adhara means "maidens", according to Behind the Name.
Is Adhara a popular name?
Adhara ranked #370 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Adhara a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Adhara appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Adhara — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.