MallowbyNames

Adisa

ah-DEE-sah · Of uncertain origin; possibly from Yoruba meaning 'the one who opens the way'.

Peak popularity
2011
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Adisa since 1975

Babies named Adisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.

3710198020002020Most births 2011GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1970s020
1980s010
1990s1224
2000s5610
2010s3610
2020s136

Meaning & origin

Adisa is a unisex name of Yoruba origin, first recorded in the United States in 1994. Its meaning is uncertain but possibly 'pathfinder'. The name remains rare, never reaching the top 1000, and peaked in usage in 2011. Its trajectory has been stable since the 2010s, with no strong presence in any particular state.

Adisa is a name of Yoruba origin, primarily found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Its exact meaning is debated, but it is often interpreted as 'the one who opens the way' or 'the pathfinder.' The name has been used in Yoruba culture for generations, though it remains relatively rare and primarily within the diaspora.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Adi

Variants: Adissa

Sibling names for Adisa

Names that share Adisa's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Amara, Kesia, Zuri, Nia, Sanaa

Brothers: Kwame, Jelani, Osei, Kofi, Babatunde

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adisa mean?
Adisa is likely of Yoruba origin, possibly meaning 'the one who opens the way' or 'pathfinder,' though the exact meaning is uncertain.
Is Adisa a boy or girl name?
Adisa is unisex, though it has been more commonly used for boys in recent decades.
How popular is the name Adisa?
Adisa is very rare in the United States. It first appeared in records in 1994 and peaked in usage in 2011, but has not ranked among the top 1000 names.