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Adoniah

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Pronounced ad-oh-NY-uh /ˌæd.oʊˈnaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of the Hebrew Adonijah, 'my Lord is Yah; the Lord is my master' (adon, 'lord,' + Yah, 'the Lord') — a biblical name, notably a son of King David. Traditionally a boy's name, used here for a girl, which we flag.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Adoniah means 'my Lord is Yah' (said 'ad-oh-NY-uh'). A boy's name (Adonijah) — we flag the lean.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA form of the Hebrew Adonijah, 'my Lord is Yah; the Lord is my master' (adon, 'lord,' + Yah, 'the Lord') — a biblical name, notably a son of King David. Traditionally a boy's name, used here for a girl, which we flag.

U.S. rank (2025)#10123 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 65

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

Adoniah comes from the Hebrew Adonijah, 'my Lord is Yah; the Lord is my master,' a biblical name (a son of David). It is traditionally a boy's name; its use for a girl is very rare, which we flag (said 'ad-oh-NY-uh').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S. Rare for girls, biblical, and reverent.

Did you know? Adoniah is a form of the biblical Adonijah — Hebrew for 'my Lord is Yah' and a son of King David — traditionally a boy's name, used here for a girl, which we flag (said 'ad-oh-NY-uh').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Adoniah — Hebrew Adonijah 'my Lord is Yah'; biblical; boy's name

Variations

AdonijahAdoniaAdoniya

Nicknames

AdaNia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adoniah mean?

Adoniah is a form of Adonijah, Hebrew for 'my Lord is Yah; the Lord is my master' — a biblical name.

How do you pronounce Adoniah?

It's said ad-oh-NY-uh /ˌæd.oʊˈnaɪ.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Adoniah a boy or girl name?

Adoniah (Adonijah) is traditionally a boy's name; its use for a girl is very rare, which we flag.

How popular is Adoniah?

Adoniah is very rare for girls in the U.S.