Adaiah
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Adaiah
Adaiah is a rare Old Testament name with a pleasing sound.
Adaiah for girls#4067 US
Adaiah is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, found in biblical texts. In Hebrew, it means "ornament of God" or "God has adorned." The name appears in the Old Testament as a male name borne by several minor figures, but in contemporary usage, it has been embraced primarily as a feminine name. Adaiah combines spiritual significance with a melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking names with both religious meaning and distinctive sound. Though relatively uncommon in mainstream usage, it has gained modest popularity among families valuing biblical names with deeper spiritual significance. The name's gentle rhythm and meaningful etymology give it a timeless quality despite its rarity. Adaiah offers a beautiful alternative to more common biblical names while maintaining authentic spiritual roots.
Pronounced uh-DY-uh.
As of October 2026, Adaiah ranked #10813 in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #6103 in 2019.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,488 | 31 | 17.4 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,653 | 29 | 17.3 |
| 2020 | #4,451 | 30 | 18.6 |
| 2021 | #4,964 | 26 | 15.8 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,654 | 29 | 18.1 |
| 2024 | #3,686 | 41 | 25.3 |
| 2025 | #4,067 | 35 | 21.8 |
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father of Zerah, son of Ethan, of the tribe of Levi (1 Chr. 6:41)
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descendant of patriarch Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:21)
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priest who dwelt at Jerusalem; son of Jeroham (1 Chr. 9:12)
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son of Joiarib; father of Hazaiah; of the tribe of Judah (Nehemiah 11:5)
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father of Maaseiah, a captain of hundreds (2 Chr. 23:1)
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grandfather of King Josiah (2 Kings 22:1)
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of the sons of Bani (Ezra 10:29)