Adia

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Pronounced ah-DEE-ah /ɑˈdi.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Swahili/African Adia, 'a gift' (also linked to Igbo 'first-born/queen'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A precious gift: Adia is Swahili/African for 'a gift'. Soft, warm, and meaningful (the Sarah McLachlan song).

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Origin MediumSwahili, West African

MeaningFrom Swahili/African Adia, 'a gift' (also linked to Igbo 'first-born/queen'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5414 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,968

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adia comes from Swahili and other African languages, 'a gift' (and linked to Igbo 'first daughter/queen'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, meaningful name, made familiar by Sarah McLachlan's song.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-gift at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Adia means 'a gift' in Swahili — and is linked to Igbo 'first-born/queen'; Sarah McLachlan's song 'Adia' made the soft name familiar.

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Adia — routes layered

Variations

AdiahAdyaAadia

Nicknames

Adi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adia mean?

Adia is Swahili/African for 'a gift', linked to 'first-born/queen'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Adia?

It's said ah-DEE-ah /ɑˈdi.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adia a boy or girl name?

Adia is a girl's name.

How popular is Adia?

Adia is a rare name in the U.S.