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Adi
UnisexHebrew, Sanskrit· “jewel, ornament”
- Meaning
- jewel, ornament
- Origin
- Hebrew, Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- AH-dee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,253
- US babies 2025
- 24
- Best rank
- #3,084 (2006)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Adi
Adi is a Hebrew and Sanskrit name that is usually said to mean “jewel, ornament”.
Adi has independent roots in several languages. In Hebrew, adi means "jewel" or "ornament," and it is used for both boys and girls in Israel. In Sanskrit, adi means "first" or "beginning," and it appears as a boy's name and as a short form of longer names such as Aditya. English speakers also use it as a nickname for Adam, Adrian or Adeline. It is said AH-dee. Its short length lets it work as either a full name or a nickname.
Popularity over time
Adi first appears in US Social Security records in 1971. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #3,084 in 2006, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 37 were named Adi. In 2025, 24 babies were named Adi, and it ranked #4,253 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #5,531 in 1980, #4,577 in 2000, #4,519 in 2010, and #4,253 in 2025. Of the 779 US boys named Adi since records began, 31% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 241 babies. Since 2010, 418 more have been named Adi.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Jaydee, Caylen, Hadyn, Kaelen, and Danyel.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adi ranked highest in Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #1283 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Adi is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 48% of US babies named Adi were girls and 52% were boys.
Adi is usually pronounced AH-dee, with two syllables. It has three letters, starts with A and ends in “-di”.
Middle names for Adi
A few middle names that flow with Adi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adi mean?
Adi is a Hebrew and Sanskrit name that is usually said to mean “jewel, ornament”.
What is the origin of the name Adi?
Adi has Hebrew and Sanskrit roots. Adi has independent roots in several languages.
Is Adi a popular name?
Not especially. Adi ranked #4,253 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Adi a boy or girl name?
Adi is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 48% of US babies named Adi were girls and 52% were boys.
How do you pronounce Adi?
Adi is usually pronounced AH-dee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings