Adia
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Adia: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2018.
Adia is a name of Swahili origin, meaning "gift." It also acts as a creative variation of the Irish name Aideen or the Greek name Agape, both carrying the theme of giving. The name gained modern fame through Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, whose 1997 song "Adia" explores themes of remorse and grace—though McLachlan herself is not an Adia. More directly, a notable bearer is Adia Barnes, a former WNBA player and current head coach of the University of Arizona women's basketball team. The lyrical association has given the name a gentle, thoughtful quality, while its brevity and melodic rhythm make it a distinctive yet accessible choice for parents drawn to meaningful, cross-cultural names.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20183 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #8093 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y