Adael

♂ Boy

Pronounced a-da-EHL /a.da.ˈʔel/Medium

Meaning: Adornment of god, god is eternal, god's ornamentMedium

In 30 seconds: Adael is a Hebrew boy's name read as 'adornment of God' or 'God's ornament', also tied to the idea that God is eternal.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningAdornment of god, god is eternal, god's ornament

U.S. rank (2025)#1868 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births84 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 655

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Like many Hebrew names it joins a word for ornament or adornment with a form referring to God, producing a meaning of God's adornment. The same root sense gives the related forms Adiel and Addiel, which sit beside Adael as close cousins.

It is a quiet, uncommon choice with the rhythm of older biblical names. The shared '-el' ending, marking God, ties it to a large family of Hebrew names.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Adael is 'adornment of god, god is eternal, god's ornament', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Adael — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AddielAdiel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adael mean?

Adael is usually explained as meaning 'adornment of god, god is eternal, god's ornament' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Adael?

It's commonly said a-da-EHL /a.da.ˈʔel/.

Is Adael a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Adael is used as a boy name.

How popular is Adael?

In 2024, Adael ranked #2052 in the U.S. for boys, with 73 births recorded.