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Adeya

ah-DAY-ah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Aadya, meaning 'first' or 'primordial' in Sanskrit.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,265
Babies named in 2025
33
Peak popularity
2020
2025 frequency
1 in 48,705 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2021

Declining since 2021, #4,265 for girls today.

Popularity of Adeya since 2019

Babies named Adeya per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1734512020Most births 2020Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s24
2020s220

Meaning & origin

Adeya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2019, making it one of the newest names tracked by the Social Security Administration. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, but has been declining in use since 2021. In 2025, its rank was 4,265, with roughly 1 in 48,705 female births. The name is most common in California. As a modern coinage, Adeya lacks a deep historical or etymological background, but its sound aligns with the trend for soft, feminine names ending in '-eya'.

Adeya is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2019. It may be a respelling or variant of Aadya, a Sanskrit name meaning 'first' or 'primordial', but this connection is uncertain. The name likely emerged as a fashionable coinage, possibly influenced by the popular '-eya' suffix seen in names like Ayda and Amaya.

Where Adeya is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Addie, Deya

Variants: Adiya, Aadya

Sibling names for Adeya

Names that share Adeya's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Amaya, Maya, Ayla, Leila, Naya

Brothers: Elian, Kai, Micah, Zayn, Asher

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adeya mean?
The meaning of Adeya is uncertain. It may be a variant of the Sanskrit name Aadya, meaning 'first' or 'primordial', but this connection is not firmly established.
How popular is the name Adeya?
Adeya is a very rare name. In 2025, it ranked 4,265 in the United States, with about 1 in 48,705 baby girls given the name.
Is Adeya a boy's or girl's name?
Adeya is used almost exclusively for girls.