Edna, derived from the Hebrew word 'eden,' meaning pleasure or delight, is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It gained prominence during the late 19th to mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name was popularized by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," published in 1852, which featured a character named Little Eva, also known as Edna.
The name Edna experienced a significant decline in popularity over time, with peaks in the early 20th century and a steady decrease since then.