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Adelia
GirlLatin, Germanic· “variant of Adela, noble”
- Meaning
- variant of Adela, noble
- Origin
- Latin, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- uh-DEEL-yuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,117
- US babies 2025
- 88
- Best rank
- #322 (1884)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Adelia
Adelia is a Latin and Germanic name that means “variant of Adela, noble”.
Adelia is an elaboration of Adela, a name built on the Germanic element adal, noble. Adela was borne by a daughter of William the Conqueror who became Countess of Blois, and the name stayed in use across Europe in several shapes, including Adele, Adelaide and Adeline. Adelia, with its Latin-looking -ia ending, was used in English-speaking countries in the nineteenth century. It is usually said uh-DEEL-yuh, though ah-DEH-lee-uh is also heard. It has a soft, vintage romance that fits the revival of names like Amelia and Cordelia, and Addie or Delia make natural short forms.
Popularity over time
Adelia has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 49 different years. Its best national rank was #322 in 1884, and the most babies received it in 2017, when 112 were named Adelia. In 2025, 88 babies were named Adelia, and it ranked #2,117 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #746 in 1920, #1,576 in 1950, #5,247 in 1980, #4,292 in 2000, #3,203 in 2010, and #2,117 in 2025. Of the 5,717 US girls named Adelia since records began, 14% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 1920s come next, with 638 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Glory, Jailyne, Avia, Avalee, and Bellarose.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adelia ranked highest in Washington, Ohio, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #1048 | 5 |
| Ohio | #1272 | 6 |
| California | #1651 | 13 |
| Texas | #3294 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Adelia is usually pronounced uh-DEEL-yuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Adelia
A few middle names that flow with Adelia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adelia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adelia mean?
Adelia is a Latin and Germanic name that means “variant of Adela, noble”.
What is the origin of the name Adelia?
Adelia has Latin and Germanic roots. Adelia is an elaboration of Adela, a name built on the Germanic element adal, noble.
Is Adelia a popular name?
Not especially. Adelia ranked #2,117 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Adelia a boy or girl name?
Adelia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Adelia?
Adelia is usually pronounced uh-DEEL-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings