What does Ade mean?
Ade means “crown” or “royalty” in Yoruba.
What does Femi mean?
Femi means “love me,” a short form of Oluwafemi, “God loves me.”
Ade vs Femi
Which is more popular?
Ade is more popular than Femi today: about 11 US babies were given the name Ade in 2025, compared with 0 named Femi.
| Ade | Femi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Crown, royalty | Love me |
| Origin | Yoruba | Yoruba |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AH-day | FEH-mee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1919 | 1985 |
| Peak year | 2017 (18) | 1995 (7) |
| In 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ade
Femi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ade | Femi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 67 | 5 |
| 2010s | 98 | 5 |
| 2000s | 55 | 10 |
| 1990s | 63 | 7 |
| 1980s | 43 | 5 |
| 1970s | 42 | 0 |
| 1910s | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ade or Femi more popular?
Ade is more popular than Femi today: about 11 US babies were given the name Ade in 2025, compared with 0 named Femi.
What is the difference between Ade and Femi?
Ade means Crown, royalty (Yoruba origin), while Femi means Love me (Yoruba origin).
Which name is older, Ade or Femi?
In US records, Ade first appears in 1919 and Femi in 1985, so Ade has the longer recorded history.