Declining since 2006, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Adiah since 1997
Babies named Adiah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adiah's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Adiah is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1997, a time when creatively spelled, melodious names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak rank in 2018, though it has been on a steady decline since about 2006. As of the most recent data from 2025, it ranks 10,917th, with a rarity of 1 in every 200,908 births. The name's structure follows a pattern seen in other contemporary favorites, combining the trendy 'Ad-' beginning with the '-iah' suffix, giving it a sound that feels both fresh and familiar. Despite its modern origins, Adiah has not yet appeared in any top state rankings, indicating its usage is spread thinly across the country. For parents seeking a distinctive name that is still recognizable, Adiah offers a soft, feminine option without deep historical baggage.
Adiah is a modern American coinage, likely formed from the popular 'Ad-' prefix (as in Adeline, Adalyn) combined with the fashionable '-iah' suffix (seen in names like Aaliyah and Mariah). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, reflecting the trend of creating melodic, feminine-sounding names with religious echoes. The name has no traditional etymology in any language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Dee, Adi
Variants: Adeah, Adiya
Sibling names for Adiah
Names that share Adiah's style, for a brother or sister.
