Adey

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Pronounced AH-day /ˈɑː.deɪ/Medium

Meaning: An Ethiopian (Amharic) name often linked to the Adey Abeba, the golden Ethiopian daisy that blooms at the new year; by that route 'flower; daisy.' The exact route as a name is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright Ethiopian name: Adey is linked to the golden Ethiopian daisy — 'flower' (said 'AH-day'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEthiopian, Amharic

MeaningAn Ethiopian (Amharic) name often linked to the Adey Abeba, the golden Ethiopian daisy that blooms at the new year; by that route 'flower; daisy.' The exact route as a name is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12142 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 27

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

Adey is an Ethiopian (Amharic) name commonly linked to the Adey Abeba daisy ('flower; daisy'). The precise route is uncertain, which we note — bright and rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-day').

It appears very rarely in the U.S., mostly in Ethiopian families. Rare, bright, and floral.

Did you know? Adey is often tied to the Adey Abeba, the golden Ethiopian daisy that blooms at the new year — so it reads as 'flower' — though its exact route as a name is uncertain, which we note (said 'AH-day').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Adey — Ethiopian/Amharic; Adey Abeba daisy 'flower'; uncertain

Variations

AdeiAddeyAdeya

Nicknames

AdiDey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adey mean?

Adey is an Ethiopian name often linked to the Adey Abeba daisy ('flower; daisy'); the exact route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Adey?

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

Is Adey a boy or girl name?

Adey is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Adey?

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