Declining since 2012, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Adi since 1971
Babies named Adi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 | 16 |
| 1980s | 90 | 25 |
| 1990s | 157 | 76 |
| 2000s | 264 | 244 |
| 2010s | 284 | 241 |
| 2020s | 110 | 177 |
Meaning & origin
Adi is a short, unisex name with roots in both Hebrew and Sanskrit. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1974 and has seen modest but steady use. Its peak year was 2016, but since 2012 its popularity has been falling. As of 2025, it ranked number 6546, with roughly 1 in 94545 newborns receiving the name. The name is most popular in New York and Florida. While its dual heritage gives it cross-cultural appeal, its usage remains relatively rare, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a simple yet meaningful name.
Adi has multiple origins. In Hebrew, it is a short form of names like Adiel or Adina, meaning 'my ornament' or 'God is my witness'. In Sanskrit, it translates to 'first' or 'beginning', and is used as a unisex name in India. The name gained moderate usage in the United States starting in the 1970s.
Where Adi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Adi” around the world
Where Adi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Adi
Names that share Adi's style, for a brother or sister.
