Adaiah vs Rhys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adaiah

Girl #3,728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ornament of God, God has adorned"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,728
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ada, Addie, Day

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rhys

Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#354
Total SSA Count
946
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adaiah Rank #3,728
Rhys Rank #354

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #3728 for Adaiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adaiah ___

  • Adaiah Grace
  • Adaiah Faith
  • Adaiah Rose
  • Adaiah Marie
  • Adaiah Joy
  • Adaiah Hope

Rhys ___

  • Rhys Owen
  • Rhys Liam
  • Rhys David
  • Rhys Morgan
  • Rhys Evan
  • Rhys Gareth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adaiah

Eliana Zara Miriam Josiah Ezra

If you choose Rhys

Seren Nia Cai Carys Bryn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adaiah or Rhys more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Adaiah at #3728 in the United States.

What do Adaiah and Rhys mean?

Adaiah means "ornament of God, God has adorned" (Hebrew origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Adaiah and Rhys boy or girl names?

Adaiah is primarily a girl name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.

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