Adelma Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAD-el-ma / /ˈæd.əl.mə/German; Old High German
Meaning
Noble maiden; noble
Historical & Cultural Background
Adelma is derived from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'ma' meaning maiden. It has roots in the Old High German language, reflecting a tradition of names that signify nobility and virtue. The name is relatively uncommon and has not seen widespread use in modern times.
Trend Summary
Adelma is not widely used in the United States and has remained relatively obscure.
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Variants
- Adelma
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Adelma was first seen in the United States in 1907. Adelma has ranked as high as #842 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Adelma has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |