Adela Girl

Popularity: #727 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-DEH-lah / ˈæd.ə.lə

German; 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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 48
30%
TX 43
27%
FL 15
9%
WA 10
6%
IN 7
4%
NC 7
4%
NY 7
4%
OH 7
4%
IL 6
4%
TN 6
4%
CO 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18809
18817
188217
188315
188411
188513
18868
188717
188821
188929
189023
189128
189223
189332
189435
189534
189628
189729
189839
189936
190038
190135
190233
190328
190441
190536
190644
190738
190835
190949
191055
191163
191265
191361
191474
1915116
1916154
1917138
1918163
1919151
1920161
1921157
1922120
1923121
1924130
1925113
1926111
1927118
1928110
1929105
1930110
193181
1932101
193378
193468
193586
193671
193757
193874
193979
194083
194190
194295
194371
1944100
1945110
1946122
1947119
1948142
1949111
1950122
1951125
1952106
1953129
1954121
1955120
1956127
1957121
1958104
1959105
1960111
1961100
1962108
1963108
1964100
196591
196679
196764
196870
196972
197094
197176
197272
197378
197485
197570
197680
197774
197876
197986
198077
198181
198263
198369
198463
198562
198675
198772
198857
198985
199093
1991105
199285
199397
1994107
199597
199695
1997107
1998152
1999112
2000126
2001119
2002135
2003119
2004120
2005149
2006141
2007143
2008150
2009165
2010128
2011152
2012210
2013209
2014184
2015227
2016202
2017184
2018188
2019193
2020200
2021205
2022221
2023215
2024224