Rising since 1987, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Adaeze since 1982
Babies named Adaeze per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 183 |
| 2020s | 153 |
Meaning & origin
Adaeze is an Igbo name meaning 'daughter of a king,' embodying royal heritage. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1982 and has been consistently rising in use since 1987. As of 2025 it ranks 5,238, with 1 in 66,969 newborns given the name. Its peak popularity came in 2022. The name is most common in Texas, reflecting a growing Nigerian diaspora presence. Adaeze carries a strong cultural identity while remaining rare enough to feel distinctive. Its phonetic appeal and regal meaning make it a choice that honors African roots in a contemporary American context.
Adaeze derives from the Igbo language of southeastern Nigeria. It is a combination of 'ada' meaning 'daughter' and 'eze' meaning 'king' or 'chief.' The name is traditionally given to girls and carries connotations of royalty and nobility within Igbo culture.
Where Adaeze is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ada, Eze
Sibling names for Adaeze
Names that share Adaeze's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Nkechi, Chioma, Amarachi, Ifeoma, Chidera, Chiamaka, Chinyere, Eniola, Chidinma, Chinenye, Nnenna, Chinelo, Simisola, Ugochi
Brothers: Chibueze, Kelechi, Chijioke, Emeka, Chidiebere, Ayomide, Chinedu, Chukwuemeka, Obinna, Oluwaseun, Abayomi, Chike, Kamsiyochukwu, Taiwo, Ugochukwu, Chibuike, Chinonso, Demilade, Ebubechukwu, Erioluwa, Ifeanyi, Olumide, Onyekachi
