Adalee

At a Glance: Name: Adalee – Meaning: probably 'noble', inherited from its likely root Ada – Origin: English (modern coinage, likely built on 'Ada') – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AD-ah-lee

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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

Phonetic: AD-ah-lee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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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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