Adelita Girl

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-deh-LEE-tah /æ.dəˈliː.tə/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Noble; Little noble one

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Adelita has its roots in the Germanic name Adalheidis, which is composed of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "heid," meaning "kind" or "type." This name evolved into various forms across different languages, including the Old High German "Adalhaid" and the Middle High German "Adelheid." The name was later adopted into Latin as "Adelaide," which became popular in medieval Europe. The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Normans, who brought the name to England after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, leading to its anglicized form, Adelaide, and subsequently, Adelita as a diminutive or affectionate variant in some cultures.

Historically, the name gained prominence through notable figures such as Saint Adelaide of Italy, who lived in the 10th century and was a significant queen and patron of the church. Her life and legacy contributed to the name's enduring presence in various European cultures.

The name was also popularized in the 19th century through the famous Mexican corrido "Adelita," which tells the story of a woman who fought in the Mexican Revolution, further embedding the name within cultural narratives of bravery and resilience. Culturally, Adelita carries connotations of nobility and strength, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name is often associated with themes of empowerment and femininity, particularly in the context of the Mexican Revolution, where the figure of Adelita became a symbol of female participation in social and political movements. This historical resonance has allowed the name to maintain a significant place in various cultural contexts, particularly in Latin American traditions.

Famous people named Adelita

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Adelita Orozco is a singer best known for her work in the regional Mexican music genre and her contributions to various albums.

Fictional characters named Adelita

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Adelita is a fictional character from the video game series Red Dead Redemption. She is a key figure in the narrative of Red Dead Redemption II, representing the struggles of the marginalized during the game's tumultuous period.

Sibling suggestions

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

IsabellaLucianaSofiaGabrielaValentina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Adelita. 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.

AlessandraAnabellaAmelitaAdrianaAvelinaElenaSelenaMarisol

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Adelita was first seen in the United States in 1924.

Adelita has ranked as high as #2825 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Adelita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Adelita 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 Adelita 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 Adelita.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 28 28
2024 34 34
2023 28 28
2022 33 33
2021 31 31
2020 21 21
2019 34 34
2018 15 15
2017 16 16
2016 17 17
2015 16 16
2014 15 15
2013 19 19
2012 18 18
2011 16 16
2010 11 11
2009 10 10
2008 10 10
2007 7 7
2006 14 14
2005 11 11
2004 10 10
2003 7 7
2002 14 14
2001 10 10
2000 8 8
1999 15 15
1998 15 15
1997 14 14
1996 16 16
1995 14 14
1994 8 8
1993 18 18
1992 18 18
1991 16 16
1990 11 11
1989 15 15
1988 14 14
1987 15 15
1986 15 15
1985 16 16
1984 16 16
1983 14 14
1982 23 23
1981 32 32
1980 24 24
1979 35 35
1978 32 32
1977 30 30
1976 26 26
1975 27 27
1974 36 36
1973 29 29
1972 26 26
1971 35 35
1970 16 16
1969 33 33
1968 24 24
1967 28 28
1966 34 34
1965 32 32
1964 25 25
1963 21 21
1962 32 32
1961 43 43
1960 30 30
1959 32 32
1958 30 30
1957 9 9
1956 26 26
1955 20 20
1954 27 27
1953 26 26
1952 35 35
1951 32 32
1950 33 33
1949 31 31
1948 28 28
1947 18 18
1946 22 22
1945 23 23
1944 15 15
1943 12 12
1942 10 10
1941 10 10
1940 5 5
1939 17 17
1938 5 5
1937 7 7
1936 5 5
1933 6 6
1932 5 5
1931 6 6
1930 10 10
1927 6 6
1926 7 7
1924 6 6

Top States for Adelita (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
TX 10
59%
CA 7
41%