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Adaiah

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Adaiah Pronunciation

Adaiah is pronounced ə-DAY-yah /əˈdeɪ.jɑ/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Adayah, 'Yahweh has adorned' or 'God has witnessed/testified' — a biblical nameMedium

In 30 seconds: God has adorned — and the -iah seals it with His name: Adaiah is a deep-cut biblical name carrying 'Yahweh has adorned'. Scriptural roots, the era's favorite ending, freshly chosen for girls.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Adayah, 'Yahweh has adorned' or 'God has witnessed/testified' — a biblical name

U.S. rank (2024)#3686 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 451

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Adaiah comes from Hebrew Adayah, 'Yahweh has adorned' or 'God has witnessed', a name borne by several minor figures in the Hebrew Bible. Long obscure, it surfaces now on the modern -iah wave, chosen for girls.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, divinely rooted, and rhythmically modern.

Did you know? The -iah closing Adaiah is the divine 'Yah' that ends Hallelujah, Isaiah, and Nehemiah — so the name folds God's own name into 'He has adorned'.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Adaiah — etymology

Variations

AdayahAdaia

Nicknames

AdaDaia

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If you like Adaiah…

Mariah— the famous -iah girls' name

Nehemiah— the companion 'Yah' scripture name

Ada— the short form within it

Anaiyah— the same biblical feel

Dalilah— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Adaiah?

Adaiah is pronounced ə-DAY-yah (/əˈdeɪ.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Adaiah said aloud.

How do you say Adaiah?

Adaiah is said ə-DAY-yah (/əˈdeɪ.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Adaiah said aloud.

What does the name Adaiah mean?

Adaiah is Hebrew for 'Yahweh has adorned' or 'God has witnessed'.

Is Adaiah a boy or girl name?

Adaiah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Adaiah?

Adaiah is a rare name in the U.S.