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Addae

ah-DAY /ɑˈdeɪ/ Akan

At a glance

In short
Addae is a rare Akan name meaning "morning sun," symbolizing new beginnings and hope. Perfect for parents seeking a unique and inspiring choice.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#10,863)
Babies in 2022
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#10,775 in 2017
First recorded
2017

Meaning of Addae

Addae is a distinctive and meaningful name of Akan origin, primarily used for boys. Pronounced as ah-DAY (/ɑ-ˈdeɪ/), this name carries a rich cultural heritage from the Akan people of Ghana. The name Addae signifies "the morning sun," symbolizing new beginnings, hope, and warmth. It is a unique choice that stands out due to its rarity; in the United States, it has been given to only a handful of newborns in recent years, with six occurrences recorded in both 2022 and 2017. The variant spelling Adae offers an alternative for parents seeking a slightly different twist on this beautiful name. Addae is not just a name but a beacon of positivity and renewal, perfect for parents looking to bestow their child with an inspiring legacy.

How to pronounce Addae

Akan

Popularity of Addae in the U.S.

Addae was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #10,863 with 6 babies. It peaked at #10,775 in 2017. It first appears in the records in 2017.

Bar and line chart: Addae in the U.S., 2017–2022. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 2017 and 6 in 2022. Line: rank among boy names, peak #10,775 in 2017, #10,863 in 2022.
  • Boys named Addae (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2017–2022. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2017⁠–⁠2022 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2022610,863▲ 1,283
2021512,146back
2017610,775new

Notable people named Addae

  • Addae Kyenkyehene — Addai Kyenkyehene is a Ghanaian footballer who played for Asante Kotoko and represented Ghana at the 1978 African Cup of Nations.