Adela Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-DEH-lah / ˈæd.ə.ləGerman; Spanish; Italian
Meaning
Noble; noble kind; noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Adela has roots in the Germanic word 'adal', meaning noble. It gained popularity in various cultures, including Spanish and Italian, where it is often associated with nobility and grace. The name has been used in royal families and among the aristocracy throughout history. Its variations can be found in many languages, reflecting its widespread appeal.
Trend Summary
Adela has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Adel
- Adeline
- Adele
International Variants
- Adèle (French)
- Adelina (Spanish)
- Adele (English)
Famous people named Adela
Adela Rogers St. Johns was an American journalist and author known for her work in the early 20th century.
Adela Noriega is a Mexican actress famous for her roles in telenovelas.
Adela Zamudio was a Bolivian poet and feminist known for her literary contributions in the late 19th century.
Fictional characters named Adela
Adela is a character in the novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, known for her beauty and grace.
Adela is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', serving as a guide to the protagonist.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Adela was first seen in the United States in 1880. Adela has ranked as high as #1167 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Adela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Adela (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 48 | |
TX | 43 | |
FL | 15 | |
WA | 10 | |
IN | 7 | |
NC | 7 | |
NY | 7 | |
OH | 7 | |
IL | 6 | |
TN | 6 | |
CO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 9 |
1881 | 7 |
1882 | 17 |
1883 | 15 |
1884 | 11 |
1885 | 13 |
1886 | 8 |
1887 | 17 |
1888 | 21 |
1889 | 29 |
1890 | 23 |
1891 | 28 |
1892 | 23 |
1893 | 32 |
1894 | 35 |
1895 | 34 |
1896 | 28 |
1897 | 29 |
1898 | 39 |
1899 | 36 |
1900 | 38 |
1901 | 35 |
1902 | 33 |
1903 | 28 |
1904 | 41 |
1905 | 36 |
1906 | 44 |
1907 | 38 |
1908 | 35 |
1909 | 49 |
1910 | 55 |
1911 | 63 |
1912 | 65 |
1913 | 61 |
1914 | 74 |
1915 | 116 |
1916 | 154 |
1917 | 138 |
1918 | 163 |
1919 | 151 |
1920 | 161 |
1921 | 157 |
1922 | 120 |
1923 | 121 |
1924 | 130 |
1925 | 113 |
1926 | 111 |
1927 | 118 |
1928 | 110 |
1929 | 105 |
1930 | 110 |
1931 | 81 |
1932 | 101 |
1933 | 78 |
1934 | 68 |
1935 | 86 |
1936 | 71 |
1937 | 57 |
1938 | 74 |
1939 | 79 |
1940 | 83 |
1941 | 90 |
1942 | 95 |
1943 | 71 |
1944 | 100 |
1945 | 110 |
1946 | 122 |
1947 | 119 |
1948 | 142 |
1949 | 111 |
1950 | 122 |
1951 | 125 |
1952 | 106 |
1953 | 129 |
1954 | 121 |
1955 | 120 |
1956 | 127 |
1957 | 121 |
1958 | 104 |
1959 | 105 |
1960 | 111 |
1961 | 100 |
1962 | 108 |
1963 | 108 |
1964 | 100 |
1965 | 91 |
1966 | 79 |
1967 | 64 |
1968 | 70 |
1969 | 72 |
1970 | 94 |
1971 | 76 |
1972 | 72 |
1973 | 78 |
1974 | 85 |
1975 | 70 |
1976 | 80 |
1977 | 74 |
1978 | 76 |
1979 | 86 |
1980 | 77 |
1981 | 81 |
1982 | 63 |
1983 | 69 |
1984 | 63 |
1985 | 62 |
1986 | 75 |
1987 | 72 |
1988 | 57 |
1989 | 85 |
1990 | 93 |
1991 | 105 |
1992 | 85 |
1993 | 97 |
1994 | 107 |
1995 | 97 |
1996 | 95 |
1997 | 107 |
1998 | 152 |
1999 | 112 |
2000 | 126 |
2001 | 119 |
2002 | 135 |
2003 | 119 |
2004 | 120 |
2005 | 149 |
2006 | 141 |
2007 | 143 |
2008 | 150 |
2009 | 165 |
2010 | 128 |
2011 | 152 |
2012 | 210 |
2013 | 209 |
2014 | 184 |
2015 | 227 |
2016 | 202 |
2017 | 184 |
2018 | 188 |
2019 | 193 |
2020 | 200 |
2021 | 205 |
2022 | 221 |
2023 | 215 |
2024 | 224 |