Declining since 2020, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Adoni since 1994
Babies named Adoni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Adoni is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1994. Its popularity peaked in 2021, after which it began a gradual decline. As of 2025, it ranks 8,243, with approximately 1 in 189,786 boys receiving the name. The name's origins are uncertain, possibly a creative respelling of Adonis or a shortened form of Adonijah. Despite its recent emergence, Adoni has not yet become a staple in any state's top names, reflecting its niche appeal. Its sound and structure fit well with contemporary naming trends that favor melodic, two-syllable names ending in 'i'.
Adoni first appeared in U.S. records in 1994, likely as a modern elaboration of the biblical name Adon (meaning 'lord' in Hebrew) or a respelling of Adonis. Its usage peaked in 2021 and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ad, Don
Sibling names for Adoni
Names that share Adoni's style, for a brother or sister.
