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Adelina
GirlItalian, Spanish· “noble”
- Meaning
- noble
- Origin
- Italian, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- ad-uh-LEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #304
- US babies 2025
- 1,007
- Best rank
- #304 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Adelina
Adelina is an Italian and Spanish name that means “noble”.
Adelina is a Latinate diminutive of Adela, from the Germanic adal, meaning noble. The name has been used in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Eastern Europe for centuries, and it appears in medieval records across the continent. The nineteenth-century opera singer Adelina Patti made the name famous in the concert world. In the United States Adelina offers a lyrical alternative to Adeline and Adele. It has four flowing syllables and a romantic, old-world feel. Addie, Lina and Della are all possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Adelina first appears in US Social Security records in 1884. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 68 different years, starting in 1884. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #304, and its highest count, 1,007 babies. Use has grown 77% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #819 in 1920, #1,192 in 1950, #1,720 in 1980, #1,760 in 2000, #911 in 2010, and #304 in 2025. Of the 16,762 US girls named Adelina since records began, 30% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 4,750 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Elowyn, Francesca, Elodie, Aylani, and Colette.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adelina ranked highest in Nevada, New Mexico, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #108 | 20 |
| New Mexico | #111 | 12 |
| California | #139 | 218 |
| Arizona | #172 | 37 |
| Texas | #197 | 169 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Adelina is usually pronounced ad-uh-LEE-nuh, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Adelina
A few middle names that flow with Adelina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adelina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adelina mean?
Adelina is an Italian and Spanish name that means “noble”.
What is the origin of the name Adelina?
Adelina has Italian, Spanish, and Germanic roots. Adelina is a Latinate diminutive of Adela, from the Germanic adal, meaning noble.
Is Adelina a popular name?
Yes. Adelina ranked #304 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Adelina a boy or girl name?
Adelina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Adelina?
Adelina is usually pronounced ad-uh-LEE-nuh. 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