UK boy's name
Adris
A feminine name with Bosnian or Arabic roots meaning "chaste" or "virtuous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Adris is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Adris popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1761, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 6 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1997. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Adris is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Adris. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Adris ranked #1761 for boys in England and Wales in 1997, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 6 boys were registered as Adris.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adris as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1761
1997
Births in 1997
6
Latest year
Peak year
1997
6 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Adris mean?
The given name Adris has its roots in Arabic culture and language. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic word 'adri', which means 'to know' or 'to be aware'. The name likely emerged during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD, when Arabic names began to spread across the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Adris can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned as the name of a prophet who is revered in Islamic tradition for his wisdom and knowledge. This association with a respected religious figure may have contributed to the popularity of the name among Arab communities.
In the 10th century, a famous Arab philosopher and mathematician, Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, who was also known as Adris, lived and worked in Persia (modern-day Iran). He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and political philosophy, and his writings influenced later scholars and thinkers in the Islamic world.
Another notable individual with the name Adris was Adris Abad, a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic. He is renowned for his mystical poetry and his contributions to the Sufi tradition, which emphasizes the spiritual aspects of Islam.
In the 16th century, Adris Bey was a prominent Ottoman statesman and military leader. He served as the governor of several provinces within the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in the campaigns against the Safavid Empire in Persia.
During the 19th century, Adris Mirza was a Persian prince and prominent figure in the Qajar dynasty. He was known for his political influence and his role in the modernization efforts of the Qajar Empire.
While the name Adris has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or those influenced by Arabic and Persian cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adris over time
The chart below shows babies named Adris registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1997. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Adris, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 1997, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adris by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adris was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #1891 | 11 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Adris
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Adris: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adris in the UK right now?
In 1997, Adris was ranked #1761 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Adris most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 6 babies registered as Adris in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adris?
A feminine name with Bosnian or Arabic roots meaning "chaste" or "virtuous".
How many people are called Adris in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Adris across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.