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Adalee

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Pronounced AY-duh-lee /ˈeɪ.də.liː/High

Meaning: A blended name combining Ada or Adal from Germanic adal meaning noble with the suffix -lee from Old English leah meaning meadow, creating noble meadow or noble and gracefulMedium

In 30 seconds: Adalee is a sweet blended name meaning noble meadow, combining the Germanic noble Ada with the meadow suffix -lee. Soft, feminine, and modern, it fits beautifully in the wave of Ada-rooted elaborations trending in the 2010s.
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningA blended name combining Ada or Adal from Germanic adal meaning noble with the suffix -lee from Old English leah meaning meadow, creating noble meadow or noble and graceful
U.S. rank (2025)#987 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births256 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,728

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Adalee blends Germanic adal (noble) with Old English leah (meadow), creating a compound meaning that combines heritage with nature. It is a 21st-century American coinage following the trend for Ada- elaborations.

Ada and Adeline have both been surging in the United States, and blended forms like Adalee, Adalyn, and Adaline have followed. Adalee specifically appeals to parents who want the -lee suffix that has been fashionable in American girl names for decades.

Did you know? The name Ada itself is associated with Ada Lovelace (1815–1852), daughter of Lord Byron and the first computer programmer, whose mathematical work with Charles Babbage on the Analytical Engine laid foundations for modern computing.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Ada — Germanic noble rootU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AdaleyAdaleighAdaline

Nicknames

AdaLeeAddie

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If you like Adalee…

Adalyn— shares the Ada- noble root and the modern feminine elaboration pattern
Adeline— same Germanic noble root with a soft three-syllable romantic character
Rosalee— shares the -lee suffix and the blended modern romantic feminine feel
Emmalee— same -lee suffix blended name tradition with a warm, friendly sound

Frequently Asked

What does the name Adalee mean?

Adalee means noble meadow, combining Germanic adal (noble) and Old English leah (meadow). It is a modern blended elaboration of Ada.

How do you pronounce Adalee?

It is said AY-duh-lee, with three syllables and stress on the first.

Is Adalee a popular name?

Adalee has been rising in the United States in the 2010s–2020s alongside the surge in Ada-rooted names and blended -lee forms.

What are nicknames for Adalee?

Common nicknames for Adalee include Ada, Addie, and Lee.