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Aidee

AY-dee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Adele or a respelling of Aidy.

Peak popularity
1996
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1995

Declining since 1995.

Popularity of Aidee since 1962

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

122537198020002020Most births 1996Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s23
1970s55
1980s93
1990s266
2000s172
2010s107
2020s53

Meaning & origin

Aidee is a modern feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1962, though it remains relatively rare. It reached its highest popularity in 1996, after which usage began a steady decline from about 1995 onward. The name appears to be an inventive spelling, likely derived from the nickname Aidy or as a variant of Adele. Like many creative respellings that gained traction in the late 20th century, Aidee reflects a broader American preference for distinctive phonetic forms. Its trajectory, with a clear peak and subsequent fall, positions it as a name of a particular era, not widely revived in subsequent decades.

Aidee is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1962. It may be a diminutive or variant of Adele (from Germanic adal, meaning 'noble') or a creative respelling of the nickname Aidy. Its usage peaked in 1996 and has since declined, reflecting a broader trend of inventive phonetic spellings in late 20th-century American naming.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Aidy, Adee

Sibling names for Aidee

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aidee mean?
The meaning of Aidee is uncertain; it may be a modern variant of Adele, which means 'noble'.
How popular is the name Aidee?
Aidee first appeared in U.S. data in 1962. It peaked in 1996 and has been declining in use since around 1995.
Is Aidee a boy or girl name?
Aidee is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.