The baby name Edana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-DAY-nah (IPA: /ɛˈdeɪnə/).
The baby name Edana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-DAY-nah (IPA: /ɛˈdeɪnə/).
Edana is Hebrew, Irish in Origin.
Edana is a modern Anglicized Irish feminine name, most often linked to the Gaelic Éadaoin/Étaín, borne by a famed heroine of early Irish saga (Tochmarc Étaíne). Forms such as Étaín and Éadaoin appear in medieval sources; the name resurfaced during the Gaelic revival and today remains rare in the wider English‑speaking world.
Variants and related forms include Éadaoin, Eadaoin, Étaín, Edain, and Aideen; Edana is one of several modern spellings. The popular meaning “little fire” arises from folk association with Aodh (“fire”) and its diminutive Aodhán/Aidan, though the older Étaín’s etymology is uncertain, with proposals such as “passion/jealousy” or “shining one.” Possible nicknames are Eda, Edie, or Dana. Edana offers deep Irish literary roots paired with a straightforward, contemporary sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| France | Girls | 2009 | #407 | 3 | 3,201 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2007 | #952 | 5 | 10,181 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,064 | 9 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Edana is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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