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Adonias

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-doh-NEE-as /ˌɑ.doʊˈni.ɑs/Medium

Meaning: Greek/Latina form of Adonijah — from Hebrew Adoniyyah, 'my Lord is Yahweh; the Lord is my master'Medium

In 30 seconds: My Lord is Yahweh: Adonias is the Adonijah — 'my Lord is Yahweh'. Devout, melodic, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningGreek/Latina form of Adonijah — from Hebrew Adoniyyah, 'my Lord is Yahweh; the Lord is my master'
U.S. rank (2024)#5226 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 296

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120052024

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

Adonias is the Greek and Latina form of Adonijah — from Hebrew Adoniyyah, 'my Lord is Yahweh; the Lord is my master' (a son of King David who sought the throne). A devout, melodic, classic name across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world (said 'ah-doh-NEE-as').

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, my-Lord-is-Yahweh at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Adonijah means 'my Lord is Yahweh; the Lord is my master' in Hebrew (a son of King David) — Adonias is the Greek and Latina form, devout and melodic (said 'ah-doh-NEE-as').
Overall data confidence 75%
References — Adonijah — etymology

Variations

AdonijahAdonaiAdonis

Nicknames

Adon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adonias mean?

Adonias is the Greek/Latina Adonijah — Hebrew 'my Lord is Yahweh; the Lord is my master'.

How do you pronounce Adonias?

It's said ah-doh-NEE-as /ˌɑ.doʊˈni.ɑs/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Adonias a boy or girl name?

Adonias is a boy's name.

How popular is Adonias?

Adonias is a rare name in the U.S.

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