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Eli vs Adonijah

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

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Popularity Comparison

Eli Rank #92
Adonijah Rank #5,934

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #5934 for Adonijah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eli or Adonijah more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Adonijah at #5934 in the United States.

What do Eli and Adonijah mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Adonijah means "my Lord is Yahweh, Yahweh is my Lord" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eli and Adonijah boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Adonijah is primarily a boy name.

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