Adis
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the revered one".
Name Census estimates that about 234 living Americans carry the first name Adis. It is a predominantly male name (95.5% of registrations). The average person named Adis today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adis births was 2008 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adis. 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.
People living today
234
~ 1 in 1,464,762 Americans
Peak year
2008
20 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,716
Tracked since 1916
Gender
Gender distribution for Adis
Adis leans heavily male at 95.5% of total registrations, but 12 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Adis as a male name
- Ranked #12,343 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (20 births)
Adis as a female name
- Ranked #3,716 in 1917
- 7 female births in 1917
- Peak: 1917 (7 births)
Popularity
Adis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adis from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 124 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adis 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 Adis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Adis
The name Adis is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "adl," which means "justice" or "fairness." The name is often associated with the Islamic faith and the principles of equity and righteousness.
One of the earliest known references to the name Adis can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. The name is mentioned in relation to the concept of justice and fair dealings among people. This association with Islamic teachings and values has contributed to the popularity of the name among Muslim communities worldwide.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adis. One of the earliest recorded examples is Adis ibn Ubaid, a 7th-century companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent figure in early Islamic history. Adis ibn Ubaid was known for his wisdom, piety, and commitment to the principles of justice and equality.
Another notable figure with the name Adis was Adis al-Shami, a 9th-century Islamic scholar and theologian from Damascus. He was renowned for his expertise in Hadith (the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) and his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
In the 11th century, Adis al-Rumi was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Persia (modern-day Iran). His poetic works, infused with spiritual and mystical themes, have left a lasting impact on Persian literature and Sufism.
Moving forward in time, Adis Nadirov was a 19th-century Uzbek writer and educator who played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual renaissance of Central Asia. His works advocated for progressive reforms and the modernization of education in the region.
More recently, Adis Ahmetović was a Bosnian footballer who represented the national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Born in 1977, he played as a midfielder and was known for his technical skills and tenacity on the field.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Adis. The name's association with justice, fairness, and Islamic values has contributed to its enduring presence across various cultures and regions, particularly in the Muslim world.
People
Adis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adis 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
Adis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 234 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adis 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 1,464,762 US residents.
Is Adis a common name?
We classify Adis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 266 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adis most popular?
The single biggest year for Adis was 2008, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adis is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Adis a male name?
Yes, 95.5% of people registered as Adis 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.
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.