The crown is cherished or the crown is pampered
A traditional Yoruba name from Nigeria, it is composed of the elements 'Ade' (crown) and 'nike' (to cherish or care for). It signifies a child who is born into royalty or is highly valued by the family, suggesting they are worthy of being treated with the honor of a crown.
Less common today
Adenike isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,861 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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