Sade
Sade is a girls' name of African origin meaning “honor confers a crown.” Sade is a Yoruba name, a shortened form of Folashade, meaning 'honor confers a crown.'
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how do you pronounce Sade?
shah-DAY
where does the name Sade come from?
Sade is a short form of the Yoruba Folasade, honour confers a crown.
It became internationally recognized through the Nigerian-British singer Sade Adu, known simply as Sade.
how popular is this name?
Sade has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 16 years since 1985, and fell outside it for 2. It peaked at #213 in 1986, and ranked #909 in 2002.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2002 | #909 |
| 2001 | #788 |
| 1998 | #905 |
| 1997 | #855 |
| 1996 | #745 |
| 1995 | #601 |
| 1994 | #601 |
| 1993 | #474 |
| 1990 | #570 |
| 1986 | #213 |
| 1985 | #513 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Sade fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Sade
Sade has been used as a given name since the late 20th century and was rare until the 21st; the singer Sade Adu made it widely known.
who are famous people named Sade?
- Sade Adu (Nigerian-British singer)
- Sade Baderinwa (American news anchor)
what names are similar to Sade?
what names go well with Sade?
Sibling names that share Sade's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Sade
What does the name Sade mean?
Sade means “honor confers a crown”.
What is the origin of the name Sade?
Sade comes from the African naming tradition.
How popular is the name Sade?
Sade ranked #909 in the US in 2002, according to Social Security data.
Is Sade a boy or girl name?
Sade is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Sade?
Sade is pronounced shah-DAY, with 2 syllables.
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