Jewel, ornament, or noble
In Hebrew, Adi means 'jewel' or 'ornament.' In Germanic traditions, it often serves as a diminutive of names starting with the 'Adel-' element, meaning 'noble.' It is also used in Sanskrit contexts meaning 'first' or 'beginning.'
Less common today
Adi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,113 in 2006.
Renowned Israeli photographer
Founder of Adidas (born Adolf)
Film producer and showrunner
Marvel comic book artist and designer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
