UK girl's name
Adia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially from the Arabic word for "gift" or "visitor".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Adia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Adia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 7 births.
This profile covers 77 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2003 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 80 living people in the UK are called Adia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Adia ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 7 girls were registered as Adia.
- • Adia ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #809 in 2018.
- • About 80 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
7 births
Estimated living
80
2026
Meaning
What does Adia mean?
The name Adia is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture, with its earliest known use dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "adah," which means "to pass on" or "to bear witness." The name is often associated with the Hebrew concept of bearing witness to the glory of God.
In the Old Testament of the Bible, there are references to individuals bearing names similar to Adia, such as Adaiah, which is a variant spelling. However, the exact origin and meaning of the name Adia itself are not explicitly mentioned in these ancient texts.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Adia can be found in the historical records of the Jewish community in the Middle Ages. Adia ben Moses, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher, lived in Spain during the 12th century and made significant contributions to the study of Jewish law and theology.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adia. Adia Trillini was an Italian painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century and was known for her religious works. Adia Kashavarzian was an Armenian-Iranian poet and writer who lived in the 19th century and contributed to the literary renaissance of the Armenian language.
In the 20th century, Adia Zamara was a renowned Egyptian actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows. She was born in 1925 and passed away in 2011. Adia Navío Tovar was a Cuban writer and journalist who was active in the literary circles of Cuba during the mid-20th century.
Another notable figure was Adia Kozlova, a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer who lived from 1919 to 1995. She was a prominent figure in the world of classical ballet and was renowned for her interpretations of various roles in famous ballets.
While the name Adia has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has been embraced by various cultures and communities over the centuries, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including art, literature, and performing arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adia over time
The chart below shows babies named Adia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Adia, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4615 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #5037 | 30 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3643 | 30 | 6 |
Geography
Where Adia is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Adia. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Adia ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #809 in 2018.
Across the UK
Adia in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#809 in 2018
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Adia
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Adia Gibbons
association football player
Bermudian footballer
2003-
Related
Names similar to Adia
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Adia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adia in the UK right now?
In 2023, Adia was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Adia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 7 babies registered as Adia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adia?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially from the Arabic word for "gift" or "visitor".
How many people are called Adia in the UK?
A total of 77 babies have been registered as Adia across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Adia most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Adia ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #809 in 2018. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.