Zadie Girl

Popularity: #863 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAY-dee //ˈzeɪdi//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: Rose; English: Princess

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Zadie has its roots in the Hebrew name "Zadok," which means "righteous" or "just." The name evolved through various linguistic transformations, with its earliest forms appearing in ancient Hebrew texts. The transition from Hebrew to other languages occurred as Jewish communities spread throughout the Mediterranean and Europe, leading to adaptations in Greek and Latin.

The name eventually made its way into English, likely through the influence of Yiddish and other Jewish cultural exchanges, where it took on a more modern form as Zadie. Historically, the name Zadok is significant in biblical texts, particularly in the Old Testament, where Zadok was a high priest during the reign of King David and Solomon, around the 10th century BCE.

This association with religious leadership and righteousness contributed to the name's enduring legacy within Jewish tradition. The name has also appeared in various forms in different cultures, often retaining the core meaning of justice or righteousness, which has allowed it to resonate across diverse communities.

In addition to its biblical roots, the name Zadie has cultural significance in literature and the arts. It has been used in various works, contributing to its recognition and appreciation in different contexts.

The name carries connotations of strength and moral integrity, which have supported its endurance over time. While Zadie may not have a widely recognized diminutive form, its phonetic appeal and unique sound contribute to its charm and distinctiveness in naming practices.

Famous people named Zadie

In this section, you will find notable people named Zadie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Zadie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Zadie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Zadie Smith is an author best known for White Teeth, On Beauty, and Swing Time.

Zadie Barnes is a writer best known for her contributions to various literary magazines and anthologies.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Zadie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SadieZaraLilaMilaNinaZoe

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Zadie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ZaraSadieMaisieHattieLolaRubyDaisyTilly

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zadie was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Zadie has ranked as high as #2447 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Georgia, and Alabama.

In the past 5 years the name Zadie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Zadie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zadie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zadie.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 85 85
2024 115 115
2023 139 139
2022 156 156
2021 131 131
2020 152 152
2019 112 112
2018 160 160
2017 155 155
2016 174 174
2015 132 132
2014 94 94
2013 88 88
2012 76 76
2011 86 86
2010 80 80
2009 88 88
2008 65 65
2007 50 50
2006 51 51
2005 31 31
2004 29 29
2003 29 29
2002 26 26
2001 12 12
2000 14 14
1999 9 9
1998 9 9
1997 8 8
1996 9 9
1995 9 9
1994 6 6
1992 6 6
1989 5 5
1970 7 7
1963 5 5
1961 5 5
1958 7 7
1957 7 7
1955 7 7
1954 5 5
1953 6 6
1952 11 11
1951 8 8
1950 11 11
1949 19 19
1948 16 16
1947 9 9
1946 14 14
1945 15 15
1944 6 6
1943 18 18
1942 15 15
1941 10 10
1940 23 23
1939 12 12
1938 13 13
1937 21 21
1936 13 13
1935 23 23
1934 11 11
1933 12 12
1932 18 18
1931 15 15
1930 15 15
1929 21 21
1928 25 25
1927 25 25
1926 29 29
1925 21 21
1924 24 24
1923 28 28
1922 41 41
1921 29 29
1920 29 29
1919 26 26
1918 25 25
1917 22 22
1916 25 25
1915 35 35
1914 23 23
1913 20 20
1912 18 18
1911 16 16
1910 26 26
1909 26 26
1908 18 18
1907 8 8
1906 21 21
1905 14 14
1904 19 19
1903 9 9
1902 13 13
1901 16 16
1900 20 20
1899 10 10
1898 10 10
1897 10 10
1896 11 11
1895 10 10
1894 11 11
1893 14 14
1892 6 6
1891 7 7
1890 12 12
1889 13 13
1888 7 7
1887 7 7
1886 6 6
1885 7 7
1884 9 9
1883 7 7
1882 7 7
1881 11 11

Top States for Zadie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 19
34%
TX 11
20%
NY 10
18%
FL 6
11%
IN 5
9%
SC 5
9%