Adaiah vs Shaya

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

Shaya

Boy #1,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,453
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adaiah Rank #3,728
Shaya Rank #1,453

Shaya is more popular, ranked #1453 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

Shaya ___

  • Shaya David
  • Shaya Eli
  • Shaya Michael
  • Shaya Aaron
  • Shaya Joseph
  • Shaya Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adaiah

Eliana Zara Miriam Josiah Ezra

If you choose Shaya

Leah Talia Eli Noa Ari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adaiah or Shaya more popular?

Shaya is more popular, ranked #1453 compared to Adaiah at #3728 in the United States.

What do Adaiah and Shaya mean?

Adaiah means "ornament of God, God has adorned" (Hebrew origin). Shaya means "gift of God, God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adaiah and Shaya boy or girl names?

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

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