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Adalia

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Pronounced uh-DAY-lee-uh /əˈdeɪ.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: Biblical name (a son of Haman in the Book of Esther) of uncertain Persian/Hebrew meaning; in modern use often associated with Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Adalia is a biblical name of uncertain origin, borne by a son of Haman in the Book of Esther, and today often tied to the Germanic 'adal', meaning 'noble'.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Germanic
MeaningBiblical name (a son of Haman in the Book of Esther) of uncertain Persian/Hebrew meaning; in modern use often associated with Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1721 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births118 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,496

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418952025

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

Its meaning is genuinely unsettled. In the Book of Esther, Adalia names one of Haman's sons, and the name there carries an unclear Persian or Hebrew sense. Modern parents more often link it to the Germanic element 'adal', meaning 'noble', which gives it a flattering reading the biblical record does not strictly support.

The flowing four-syllable shape and the variant Adália lean toward Romance-language usage, while the form Adlai pulls in a different, more clipped direction.

Did you know? Adalia appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Adalia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Adália'AdalyaAdlai

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Adalia Rose (2006-2022)
    American social media personality known for living with progeria

If you like Adalia…

Adela— Built on the same Germanic 'adal' root tied to Adalia in modern use.
Adelaide— Another 'adal' name carrying the 'noble' sense linked to Adalia today.
Mahalia— another Hebrew name
Azaria— another Hebrew name
Atalia— another biblical pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adalia mean?

Adalia is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Biblical tradition.

How do you pronounce Adalia?

It's commonly said uh-DAY-lee-uh /əˈdeɪ.li.ə/.

Is Adalia a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Adalia?

In 2024, Adalia ranked #1592 in the U.S. for girls, with 131 births recorded.

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