Adonijah vs Malachy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adonijah

Boy #5,934 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my Lord is Yahweh, Yahweh is my Lord"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian (biblical) Rastafarian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,934
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adonijah Rank #5,934
Malachy Rank #6,059

Adonijah is more popular, ranked #5934 vs #6059 for Malachy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonijah or Malachy more popular?

Adonijah is more popular, ranked #5934 compared to Malachy at #6059 in the United States.

What do Adonijah and Malachy mean?

Adonijah means "my Lord is Yahweh, Yahweh is my Lord" (Hebrew origin). Malachy means "my angel, my envoy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adonijah and Malachy boy or girl names?

Adonijah is primarily a boy name. Malachy is primarily a boy name.

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