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Adalay

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Pronounced AD-ah-lay /ˈæd.ə.leɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern given name in the Adaline/Adalee family, carrying the Germanic Ada- element 'noble' with a -lay/-lee ending; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble (an Ada-/Adalee name): Adalay is a modern name. Warm and lyrical (said 'AD-ah-lay'). Routes layered.
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MeaningA modern given name in the Adaline/Adalee family, carrying the Germanic Ada- element 'noble' with a -lay/-lee ending; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10928 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620032025

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

Adalay reads as a modern name in the Adaline/Adalee family, carrying the Germanic Ada- element 'noble' with a -lay/-lee ending (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'AD-ah-lay').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely and recently. Rare, noble at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Adalay is a modern name in the Adaline/Adalee family, carrying the Germanic Ada- element 'noble' with a soft -lay ending — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'AD-ah-lay').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Adalay — Modern Ada- name; routes layered

Variations

AdaleeAdaleigh

Nicknames

Ada

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If you like Adalay…

Adalee— a fellow spelling
Adaline— a kin Ada- name
Adalyn— a companion Ada- girl's name
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Addilynn— the same modern feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adalay mean?

Adalay is a modern Ada-/Adalee name carrying the Germanic 'noble' element. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Adalay?

It's said AD-ah-lay /ˈæd.ə.leɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adalay a boy or girl name?

Adalay is a girl's name.

How popular is Adalay?

Adalay is a very rare name in the U.S.

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