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Ade

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-day /ˈɑ.deɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba ade, 'a crown; royalty' — a common element in Yoruba royal namesLow

In 30 seconds: A crown; royalty: Ade is Yoruba. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AH-day').

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Origin LowYoruba, Nigerian

MeaningFrom the Yoruba ade, 'a crown; royalty' — a common element in Yoruba royal names

U.S. rank (2025)#7203 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 374

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ade comes from the Yoruba ade, 'a crown; royalty' — a common element in Yoruba royal names (as Adewale, Adeola). A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-day').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, a-crown at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ade means 'a crown; royalty' in Yoruba — a common element in Yoruba royal names, crisp and warm (said 'AH-day').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Ade — Yoruba etymology

Variations

AdaeAday

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ade mean?

Ade is Yoruba for 'a crown; royalty' — a common element in Yoruba royal names.

How do you pronounce Ade?

It's said AH-day /ˈɑ.deɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ade a boy or girl name?

Ade is a boy's name (used in some families for girls too).

How popular is Ade?

Ade is a very rare name in the U.S.