Is Adau a boy's or girl's name?

Adau is primarily a girl's name.

When was Adau most popular?

Adau reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Adau?

Adau is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 2016. Its peak was in 2016.

Adau

An uncommon African pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameAfricanNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Adau is a girl's baby name of Dinka origin from South Sudan, a traditional name in the Dinka ethnic group. It is used widely among South Sudanese communities in the diaspora, carrying a deep cultural connection to the Nilotic heritage of the Nile Valley.

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Popularity Over Time

Adau has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Adau
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	11	#14960	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 2016–2019)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Adau
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2019	5	#15569	-1 (-16.7%)
2016	6	#14351	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2016–2019) · Methodology