Adaya
About Adaya
Adaya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'ornament of God' or 'God has adorned,' derived from 'adah' (to adorn) and 'Yah' (God). It appears in the Old Testament as a masculine name but has evolved to be primarily feminine in modern usage. Adaya also exists in Indian culture with different meanings, possibly derived from Sanskrit roots. The name has gained modest popularity in recent decades among parents seeking spiritual names with cross-cultural appeal. Its melodic three-syllable pattern and meaningful etymology make it attractive to those looking for a name that is both distinctive and meaningful, with spiritual or religious undertones.
Pronounced ah-DY-uh.
As of October 2026, Adaya ranked #2895 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2123 in 2023.
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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 | #3,327 | 48 | 26.9 |
| 2015 | #4,489 | 31 | 17.4 |
| 2016 | #4,082 | 36 | 20.3 |
| 2017 | #3,243 | 49 | 28.4 |
| 2018 | #3,159 | 51 | 30 |
| 2019 | #2,890 | 57 | 34 |
| 2020 | #2,821 | 58 | 35.9 |
| 2021 | #2,958 | 56 | 34.1 |
| 2022 | #2,689 | 64 | 39 |
| 2023 | #2,123 | 90 | 56.1 |
| 2024 | #2,813 | 59 | 36.4 |
| 2025 | #2,895 | 58 | 36.1 |
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