Adiya

Meaning & origin

Adiya is a rare and distinctive name of Hebrew origin that entered American baby naming records in 1996. Although it appears in the Hebrew Bible as a male name, it has been adopted primarily for girls in the United States. Adiya reached its highest usage in 2015, when it was ranked 9457th, and has since been on a downward trajectory. In 2025, it remains an uncommon choice, with approximately 1 in 160,727 babies receiving the name. Its similarity to names like Amaya, Aniya, and Adalia places it within a fashionable group of feminine names ending in 'ya' that gained attention in the 2010s. The name is virtually absent from regional rankings and has not been recorded in any top states.

Adiya is a Hebrew name meaning 'ornament of God' or 'adorned by God,' derived from the elements 'adi' (ornament, jewel) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh). It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a male name (1 Chronicles 8:21 and 9:12), but in modern usage it is predominantly given to girls. The name has gained modest popularity in the United States since the late 1990s, likely influenced by the trend of names ending in '-ya' that have a melodic, feminine sound.