Addis
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Addis
This Ethiopian boy name looks like a shortening of popular Addison, but has separate roots. Nonetheless, with Addison's popularity, Addis would fit in while standing out as a boy's name in English-speaking countries. Addis means "new", as seen in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, meaning "new flower".
Addis for girls
Addis is a feminine name with diverse origins. It may derive from the Hebrew 'Hadassah,' meaning 'myrtle tree,' or it could be connected to the Ethiopian city Addis Ababa, whose name means 'new flower' in Amharic. As a personal name, Addis has remained relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries but carries a distinctive, international quality. The name's brevity and soft consonants give it a gentle yet modern feel. With the popularity of short names beginning with 'A' (like Ava, Ada, and Aria), Addis offers a more unique option while following familiar phonetic patterns. The name's multicultural roots make it appealing to parents seeking a name with global connections and understated elegance.
Pronounced AD-is.
As of October 2026, Addis ranked #8923 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2045 in 1912.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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capital of Ethiopia