Rising since 2005, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Adonias since 2005
Babies named Adonias per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adonias's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 146 |
| 2020s | 124 |
Meaning & origin
Adonias is a rarely used masculine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2005. As of 2025, it ranked 4857th, with an incidence of about 1 in 85,404 births. The name experienced a modest peak in 2021, and its trajectory has been rising since 2005, indicating slow but steady adoption. Its origins trace to the Hebrew Adonijah, a biblical name carried by a son of King David, giving it a strong religious and historical resonance. Given its rarity, Adonias offers a distinctive alternative to more common biblical names like Elijah or Josiah, without departing from their stylistic tradition.
Adonias is a variant of Adonijah, a Hebrew name derived from 'adoniyah,' meaning 'my lord is Yahweh.' The name appears in the Old Testament as the name of a son of David who attempted to claim the throne. It has been used sparingly in Christian communities, particularly in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts, where it sometimes appears as a given name or surname.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Adon, Adi
Sibling names for Adonias
Names that share Adonias's style, for a brother or sister.
