Amadi

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Pronounced ah-MAH-dee /ɑˈmɑ.di/Medium

Meaning: Amadi is an Igbo (Nigerian) name, usually explained as 'free man; freeborn; of noble birth'. It is most often a boy's name in Nigeria — we note the lean honestly. It also circulates in the U.S. as a unisex pick, and a related Yoruba use ties it to rejoicing.Low

In 30 seconds: An Igbo name meaning 'freeborn; of noble birth' (said 'ah-MAH-dee'). It is usually a boy's name in Nigeria — we note the lean.

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Origin MediumIgbo, Nigerian

MeaningAmadi is an Igbo (Nigerian) name, usually explained as 'free man; freeborn; of noble birth'. It is most often a boy's name in Nigeria — we note the lean honestly. It also circulates in the U.S. as a unisex pick, and a related Yoruba use ties it to rejoicing.

U.S. rank (2024)#13536 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 214

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

Amadi is an Igbo name from south-eastern Nigeria, read as 'free man; freeborn; of noble birth' — a word tied to standing and dignity within the community. In Nigeria it is chiefly a boys' name, and we note that lean honestly; in the U.S. it is sometimes used for girls as a soft, three-beat pick. We note this heritage with respect (said 'ah-MAH-dee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., against heavier use for boys. Rare here, dignified, and rooted.

Did you know? In Igbo, amadi carries the sense of a freeborn person of standing — a name of dignity. It is usually given to boys in Nigeria, which we note (said 'ah-MAH-dee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Amadi — Igbo 'freeborn; of noble birth'; usually a boys' name in Nigeria; cross-sex

Variations

AmadieAmadyAmadika

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amadi mean?

Amadi is an Igbo name usually read as 'free man; freeborn; of noble birth'.

How do you pronounce Amadi?

It's said ah-MAH-dee /ɑˈmɑ.di/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Amadi a boy or girl name?

Amadi is usually a boy's name in Nigeria — we note the lean; it is used here for a girl.

How popular is Amadi?

Amadi is very rare for girls in the U.S., with more use for boys.