Her father's daughter or Jehovah is my father
Adanya is a rare name with dual etymological roots. In a Nigerian (Igbo) context, it translates to 'her father's daughter,' often given to a first-born daughter. Alternatively, it is sometimes used as a variation of the Hebrew name Adanya, meaning 'God is my father' or 'God is Lord.'
Fewer than 5 girls were named Adanya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
