Adria

Latin, feminine variation of Adrian

"man of Adria"

Adria Origin and Meaning

The name Adria is a girl's name.

Adria is a feminine name with multiple origins. It derives primarily from the Adriatic Sea, which was named after the ancient city of Adria in northern Italy. The name has Latin roots, connecting to 'Hadriaticus,' meaning 'dark' or 'from Hadria.' Adria is used across several European cultures, including Spanish, Catalan, Italian, and Slavic languages. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, it maintains consistent usage as an elegant alternative to more popular names like Adriana or Adrienne. The name has a graceful, Mediterranean quality and carries associations with the sea. Adria peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s but remains a relatively uncommon choice with timeless appeal.

Adria Rank in US Top 1000

# 994 in the US

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Famous People Named Adria

• Adria Arjona plays Dorothy Gale in NBC's Emerald City
• Adria Biles sister of Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles
• Adria Petty American director and artist, daughter of musician Tom Petty

The name Adria in Pop Culture

• Adria Airways The airline of Slovenia
• Mentioned in Acts 27:27 in reference to the Adriatic Sea.