Edona
A girl's name of Albanian origin with 80 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Edona is a girl's baby name of Albanian origin, derived from the Albanian word edon meaning 'she who loves' or related to edhe meaning 'also, too' — suggesting a name for a deeply loving child. It is a traditional Albanian feminine name.
Edona is widely used in Kosovo and Albania as both a traditional and modern choice. It has a clean, flowing sound — three syllables ending in the open "-na" — and carries the warm meaning of love at its core.
EtymologyShow more
Edona first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1997. First appearing in the 1990s, Edona emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Albanian classification suggests a path from albanian linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Edona has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 66 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 7 | — |
The Story of Edona
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2003, Edona is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Edona are most likely born between 1997 and 2013.
How rare is Edona?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Edona is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2000s with 66 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Edona by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1997–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | #13470 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18437 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14003 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10354 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14670 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8669 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10466 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9586 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12166 |
| 1997 | 7 | #11184 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2014