Ornament of Yahweh or witness of God
Adayah is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the elements 'adah', meaning ornament or witness, and 'Yah', referring to the divine. In the Old Testament, it appears in several genealogical lists, often spelled Adaiah. It carries a spiritual significance of being adorned by or testifying for the creator.
About 14 girls were named Adayah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the grandfather of King Josiah
