Adonias
About Adonias
Adonias is a masculine name with biblical origins, derived from Hebrew elements. It's a variant of Adonijah, which appears in the Old Testament as the name of one of King David's sons. The name combines 'adon' meaning 'lord' or 'master' with a form of the divine name 'Yah,' giving it the meaning 'the Lord is my God' or 'the Lord is my master.' Adonias carries strong religious connotations and projects dignity and spiritual devotion. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, it has some usage in Latin American and Mediterranean regions, particularly among religious families. The name has a melodic quality with its four syllables and classical feel. Adonias maintains its biblical gravitas while offering the approachable nicknames Don or Donny for everyday use.
Pronounced uh-DO-nee-us.
As of October 2026, Adonias ranked #4859 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3985 in 2015.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,985 | 26 | 13.6 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,923 | 19 | 10.5 |
| 2019 | #4,957 | 19 | 10.6 |
| 2020 | #4,274 | 23 | 13.3 |
| 2021 | #4,007 | 26 | 14.9 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,606 | 22 | 12.9 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,859 | 20 | 11.7 |