Adanis
An Indian feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word "adana" meaning prosperity.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Adanis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adanis today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adanis births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adanis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Adanis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,048
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Adanis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adanis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Adanis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adanis
The name Adanis has its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the word "adanos," which means "very desirable" or "very pleasing." It is believed to have first emerged during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to the 1st century BC.
In Greek mythology, Adanis was the name of a handsome youth who was loved by Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. The story of Adanis and Aphrodite is recounted in the works of various ancient Greek poets and writers, including Ovid's Metamorphoses and Bion's Lament for Adonis.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adanis can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. Herodotus mentioned an individual named Adanis in his work, The Histories, though the details surrounding this person are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Adanis. One of the most famous was Adanis of Ephesus, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century AD. He is best known for his contributions to the study of geometry and his work on the calculation of pi.
Another prominent figure named Adanis was Adanis of Tyre, a skilled architect and engineer who lived in the 6th century AD. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of the famous Hagia Sophia cathedral in Constantinople, now known as Istanbul.
In the realm of literature, Adanis of Antioch was a renowned poet and writer who lived in the 4th century AD. His works, though largely lost to time, were highly regarded in his era and influenced many subsequent poets and writers.
During the Byzantine era, Adanis Comnenus was a prominent military leader and statesman who lived in the 11th century AD. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Byzantine Empire against the Seljuk Turks and is remembered for his strategic prowess and bravery on the battlefield.
Lastly, Adanis of Montpellier was a renowned physician and scholar who lived in the 12th century AD. He made significant contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the areas of anatomy and surgery, and his works were widely studied and referenced by medical practitioners of the time.
People
Adanis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adanis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Adanis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adanis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adanis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Adanis a common name?
We classify Adanis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adanis most popular?
The single biggest year for Adanis was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adanis is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Adanis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adanis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adanis in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Adanis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adanis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Adanis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Adanis?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.