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GirlBiblical Hebrew origin2 syllables

Addey

Meaning: “earth, man, soil, light brown”

About the name Addey

Addey is a girl name with Biblical Hebrew roots, meaning “earth, man, soil, light brown”. It is related to Adam, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique, nature feel. Fewer than 5 US babies of either sex received it in 2025, so it's very rare right now. Its peak year since 1940 was 2005. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Addey were girls.

Etymology

A diminutive of Adam, which comes from Biblical Hebrew, meaning “earth, man, soil, light brown”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Addey”, “Adam”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
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In 2015
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Babies in 2025
Under 5

Popularity of Addey, 1940–2025

0235619401960198020002020
GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.