Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Adahlia since 2006
Babies named Adahlia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adahlia's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 122 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Adahlia is a modern, melodic name that first entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2006, reflecting the ongoing trend for names that end in 'ia' and evoke floral or vintage sounds. As of 2025, it ranks 10,107th with approximately 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving the name, a relatively rare choice. Its peak popularity occurred in 2023, and the trajectory has been stable, suggesting a steady but limited adoption. The name has not yet recorded significant usage in any specific state, aligning with its overall rarity. Adahlia's formation follows a common pattern: the blending of a familiar element like Ada with the trendy suffix '-lia,' similar to names like Dahlia or Amelia. Parents drawn to Adahlia may appreciate its distinctiveness and soft, feminine sound without a heavy historical or religious connotation.
Adahlia appears to be a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 2006. It combines the prefix 'Ada-' (from names like Ada or Adalia) with the suffix '-hlia' reminiscent of the flower name Dahlia. Its rise aligns with contemporary trends favoring melodic, feminine names ending in 'ia.'
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ada, Addie, Lia
Sibling names for Adahlia
Names that share Adahlia's style, for a brother or sister.
