Ednah
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 75 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Ednah, you're looking at a name that fewer than 75 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Ednah a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Ednah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ednah is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Edna, from the Hebrew Ednah, meaning 'pleasure,' 'rejuvenation,' or 'youthfulness.' The name appears in the Book of Tobit in the Hebrew Bible and in the Book of Jubilees.
Ednah is the older, more Biblical spelling of Edna — for parents who love the name's genuine ancient roots and want a form that feels more connected to its scriptural origins. Classic, meaningful, and quietly distinctive.
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In the American context, Ednah is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1880–1920). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 75 total births, Ednah exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ednah has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 24 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 21 | ▼ |
| 1880s | 24 | — |
The Story of Ednah
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1898, Ednah is a name steeped in history. Girls named Ednah are most likely born between 1888 and 1908.
How rare is Ednah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ednah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1880, peaked in the 1880s with 24 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Ednah by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 1880–1920)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 | #4535 |
| 1919 | 7 | #3948 |
| 1916 | 5 | #4616 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3911 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2213 |
| 1898 | 9 | #1196 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1662 |
| 1893 | 7 | #1207 |
| 1888 | 5 | #1342 |
| 1887 | 8 | #880 |
| 1884 | 5 | #1067 |
| 1880 | 6 | #771 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–1920