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Adaeze

Girl name · African

Meaningprincess, king's daughter · Igbo

Adaeze is an African girl name meaning “princess, king's daughter”, with Igbo roots. Igbo names frequently express faith, gratitude or a family's feelings about a child's arrival. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Adaeze has the name Ada hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Adaeze would score 16 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
  • GenerationAdaeze is having its moment right now. Most Adaezes are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Adaeze would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 67,114 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAdaeze first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
Smiling baby lying on a pink blanket
hello, little Adaeze

US births per million girls, 1982–2025

010.521198220002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Adaeze

Adaeze is a girl name of African origin meaning “princess, king's daughter”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:African names

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Questions about the name Adaeze

What does the name Adaeze mean?

Adaeze means “princess, king's daughter” and comes from Igbo. Names built around “king” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Kinsley (“king's meadow”), Ryan (“little king”), Rory (“red king”) and Reagan (“little king”).

What is the origin of the name Adaeze?

Adaeze is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Igbo. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).

Is Adaeze a boy or girl name?

Adaeze is a girl name. In 2025, 24 US girls were named Adaeze.

How popular is the name Adaeze?

Adaeze ranked #5,238 for US girls in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 2022, when it reached #4,202. Over the last five years it has slipped 975 places.

What names are similar to Adaeze?

If you like Adaeze, you might also like Kinsley, Ryan, Rory and Reagan.

What should I know before naming my baby Adaeze?

Adaeze is an African girl name meaning “princess, king's daughter”, with Igbo roots. Igbo names frequently express faith, gratitude or a family's feelings about a child's arrival. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.