Addis
Pronunciation: [ AHD-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Addis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 220 babies have been named Addis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Addis is past its peak , currently ranked #37,250 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,250
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Addis
Addis is a boy name .
Is Addis a boy or girl name? Addis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,250 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,375. Addis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Addis is currently ranked #37,250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Addis include Add, Ady, Adie, and Addkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Addis include Addison . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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