Edna — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Edna

Edna is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “pleasure, delight.” In 2024 it was given to 94 girls in the United States.

Edna at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian · Irish & Celtic
Meaning: “pleasure, delight”
Pronunciation: /ˈɛdnə/
Also spelled: Eithne

About the name Edna

Edna belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “pleasure, delight” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Eithne.

In the United States, Edna first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11 in 1899, and in 2024 94 babies received the name — 295,022 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Edna in US records

First recorded (US): 1880
Best US rank: #11 in 1899
Peak year: 1918
Babies named Edna in 2024: 94
Total since 1880: 295,022

Spellings & short forms

Eithne

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Edna mean?

Edna means “pleasure, delight” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Edna a boy or girl name?

Edna is a girl name. In 2024, 94 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Edna?

Edna comes from the Biblical & Christian and Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Eithne.

How popular is the name Edna?

Edna first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #11 in 1899, and 94 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Edna?

Edna is pronounced /ˈɛdnə/ (IPA).

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