Adaeze

Adaeze is a girl's name of African origin meaning “first-born daughter of the eze.” In 2024 it was given to 27 girls in the United States.

Adaeze at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
“first-born daughter of the eze”

About the name Adaeze

Adaeze belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “first-born daughter of the eze” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Adaeze first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4199 in 2022, and in 2024 27 babies received the name — 581 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Adaeze in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#4199 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Adaeze in 2024
27
Total since 1880
581

Adaeze in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1454 in 2025
Babies named Adaeze in 2025
21
Total since 1996
254

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adaeze mean?

Adaeze means “first-born daughter of the eze” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Adaeze a boy or girl name?

Adaeze is a girl name. In 2024, 27 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Adaeze?

Adaeze comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Adaeze?

Adaeze first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #4199 in 2022, and 27 babies were given the name in 2024.

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