Will my child share the name Adonai with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Adonai per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Adonai in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Adonai becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Adonai is rising: up 520 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,439 in 2019.

Is Adonai a good choice for a distinctive name?

Adonai is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Adonai a popular baby name in the United States?

Adonai does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2440

Adonai

Q: Who are some famous people named Adonai?

Notable people named Adonai include: Michael Adonai — Michael Adonai is a visual artist from Eritrea.; Adonai Martínez — Adonai Ulises Martínez Bonilla is a retired professional football player from El Salvador.; Adonai Mitchell — Adonai Enlil "AD" Mitchell is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL)..

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Adonai is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Adonai in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Adonai

Adonai has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2932 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1439 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.

Adonai is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Adonai in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Adonai

Michael Adonai — Michael Adonai is a visual artist from Eritrea.
Adonai Martínez — Adonai Ulises Martínez Bonilla is a retired professional football player from El Salvador.
Adonai Mitchell — Adonai Enlil "AD" Mitchell is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).

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