Adhara twinkles with celestial charisma—it’s the ancient Arabic name for one of the sky’s brightest stars, shining beside Sirius in the constellation Canis Major, and it gracefully rolls off the tongue as ah-DAH-rah. She carries the poetic meaning “maiden” or “virgin,” yet never feels old-fashioned; instead, Adhara sounds as fresh as a midnight breeze and just exotic enough to spark curiosity at every playground roll-call. Parents in the U.S. have clearly noticed her star power: in less than a decade Adhara has rocketed from the outer reaches of the Top 1000 to a solid No. 415 in 2024, a trajectory worthy of NASA applause. For families who want a name that blends astral wonder with approachable warmth—and pairs just as happily with vintage middles like Mae as with modern picks like Luna—Adhara offers the perfect constellation of charm, history, and ready-for-kindergarten friendliness.