New or son of Adam
In Amharic, Addis means 'new,' most famously seen in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. In English and Scottish contexts, it originated as a medieval patronymic diminutive of Adam, meaning 'son of Addie.'
Less common today
Addis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,390 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Ethiopian long-distance runner and Olympic medalist
Character mentioned in various regional literature Β· Various Ethiopian Folklore