Adela

Girl's name

Adela is of Old German origin, derived from the elements "adal" meaning noble and "heid" meaning kind or type.

Meaning Noble
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 224
Peak year 2015

Appears In These Collections

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Adela Noriega - Mexican actress known for telenovelas.
  • Adela Rogers St. Johns - American journalist and screenwriter.
  • Adela Zamudio - Bolivian poet and feminist.
  • Adela Pankhurst - British suffragette and political activist.
  • Adela Cortina - Spanish philosopher and ethicist.
  • Adela Micha - Mexican journalist and television presenter.
  • Adela Vartan - Armenian-French painter and sculptor.
  • Adela Popescu - Romanian actress and singer.
  • Adela Peeva - Bulgarian film director and screenwriter.
  • Adela Sequeyro - Mexican actress and film director.

Sisters for Adela

Girl names closely related to Adela

Brothers for Adela

Boy names closely related to Adela

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Adela

Keep your name list moving

Save favorites, compare similar names, and keep exploring beyond Adela in the Baby Name Genius app.