Adonica
A girl's name of Greek origin with 381 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name.
Adonica is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a feminine form derived from Adonis — the name of the legendary youth of Greek mythology, from the Phoenician Adon meaning 'lord' or 'master.'
Adonis was celebrated in Greek myth as the most beautiful mortal ever born, beloved by Aphrodite herself. Adonica transforms this symbol of ideal beauty into a distinctly feminine name with a graceful, flowing sound.
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Adonica is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Adonica has been recorded as a girl's name since 1948, with 381 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Adonica has 47+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1948.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 | #14395 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 54 | #11200 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 66 | #8136 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 106 | #5493 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 81 | #5144 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 49 | #4647 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | #5244 | — |
The Story of Adonica
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1975, Adonica is a Gen X staple. Girls named Adonica are most likely born between 1965 and 1985.
How rare is Adonica?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Adonica is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1948, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 106 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Adonica by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Adonica per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(47 years, 1948–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | #17223 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10140 |
| 2003 | 5 | #15822 |
| 1999 | 5 | #14435 |
| 1998 | 7 | #11155 |
| 1997 | 8 | #9817 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11797 |
| 1994 | 8 | #9596 |
| 1993 | 6 | #11795 |
| 1992 | 6 | #11749 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9256 |
| 1989 | 5 | #12373 |
| 1988 | 9 | #7693 |
| 1987 | 9 | #7357 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7566 |
| 1983 | 10 | #6214 |
| 1982 | 7 | #8227 |
| 1981 | 13 | #5253 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10401 |
| 1979 | 10 | #6188 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1948–2006