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Adonai

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-doh-NY /ˌɑː.doʊˈnaɪ/Medium

Meaning: from Hebrew 'Adonai', meaning 'my Lord', used in Judaism as a spoken substitute for the name of GodMedium

In 30 seconds: Adonai is a Hebrew name meaning 'my Lord', used in Judaism as a spoken substitute for the name of God.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaningfrom Hebrew 'Adonai', meaning 'my Lord', used in Judaism as a spoken substitute for the name of God
U.S. rank (2025)#1942 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births79 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,221

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419902025

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

From Hebrew, Adonai means 'my Lord' and serves in Jewish practice as the word spoken in place of the sacred name of God. As a given name it carries deep religious weight and reverence. Its meaning is well grounded in that worship tradition rather than in doubt.

Adonai has a flowing four-syllable sound that feels formal and devotional. It appears with the close spelling Adonay.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Adonai is 'my lord', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Adonai — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Adonay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adonai mean?

Adonai is usually explained as meaning 'my lord' and is most often linked with Theology tradition.

How do you pronounce Adonai?

It's commonly said ah-doh-NY /ˌɑː.doʊˈnaɪ/.

Is Adonai a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Adonai is used as a boy name.

How popular is Adonai?

In 2024, Adonai ranked #1695 in the U.S. for boys, with 98 births recorded.

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