Adela

At a Glance: Name: Adela – Meaning: noble (also glossed as 'serene') – Origin: Germanic (Latinate form of Adele) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: uh-DEL-ah

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Adela is the Latinate form of Adele, a Germanic name meaning noble (sometimes glossed as serene). It's pronounced uh-DEL-ah, and it has a bold, trailblazing feel to it. If you're weighing it for a daughter, it's a name with real roots and a clear, confident sound.

Meaning & Origin of Adela

Meaning: Noble (also glossed as 'serene').

Origin: Germanic (Latinate form of Adele).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Adela

Phonetic: uh-DEL-ah   IPA: /əˈdɛlə/

Popularity of Adela

Adela hit its highest rank in 1882 at #447, when 17 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had dropped to #1095 in the rankings, even though 224 babies were named Adela that year — more than ten times the 1882 count.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Adela mean?

Noble (also glossed as ‘serene’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adela)

How do you pronounce Adela?

Adela is pronounced uh-DEL-ah (IPA: /əˈdɛlə/).

Is Adela a popular name right now?

Adela peaked at #447 in 1882 and is ranked #1095 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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