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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Probably 'noble', inherited from its likely root Ada
- Origin
- English (modern coinage, likely built on 'Ada')
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AD-ah-lee
Adalee is a modern coined name for girls, pronounced AD-ah-lee (/ˈædəli/), built on the older name Ada. Because of that root, it's believed to carry the meaning 'noble,' though this isn't a name with its own separate history — it's a newer construction rather than a name traced back through centuries of records.
Meaning & Origin of Adalee
Meaning: Probably 'noble', inherited from its likely root Ada.
Origin: English (modern coinage, likely built on 'Ada').
How to Pronounce Adalee
AD-ah-leeIPA /ˈædəli/
Popularity of Adalee
Adalee peaked at #669 in 2022 with 435 babies given the name, and by 2024 had slipped to #803 with 349 babies — a modest name that's never cracked the top 600 across the SSA's 1915-2024 records.
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FAQ
What does the name Adalee mean?
Probably ‘noble’, inherited from its likely root Ada.
How do you pronounce Adalee?
Adalee is pronounced AD-ah-lee (IPA: /ˈædəli/).
Is Adalee a popular name right now?
Adalee peaked at #669 in 2022 and is ranked #803 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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