Adonai

Adonai - A very unique male name

Adonai appeared on the charts for the first time in 2000 on position #3332. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Adonai and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Adonai? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Adonai. The baby boy name Adonai was given to 36 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1939 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 40,730 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Adonai peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1647.

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Adonai is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Adonai is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,126 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,831.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Adonai is where you live.

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Adonai origin and meaning

Hebrew (divine title)

Hebrew Adonai 'my Lord' — a title used for God in Jewish prayer in place of the divine name

Adonai is not traditionally a personal name: it is the Hebrew title 'my Lord' spoken in prayer wherever the written text has God's name. Its use as a given name is a 21st-century American phenomenon, appearing from 2000 and rising since. Families choose it precisely for its sacred force, which is also why it is sensitive in Jewish tradition.

Attested etymology

Adonai is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Adonai, pop culture references for the name Adonai and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Adonai

We've found the following names that sound similar to Adonai, sorted by popularity.

Adam / Aiden / Aidan / Ayden / Adan / Aden / Aydin / Aydan / Aaden / Aidyn /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Adonai

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Adonai a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Adonai?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-doh-NY · /ˌɑːdoʊˈnaɪ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Adonis — The Greek mythological name it resembles in sound only; unrelated

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2000, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Adonai to give a child a name of direct devotion — the Lord's own title.

Worth knowing

• This is a title for God in Jewish prayer, not a traditional personal name; many will consider its use as a baby name inappropriate.