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Adalid

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-dah-LEED /ˌɑː.ðɑˈlið/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish name and word, adalid, meaning 'leader; commander; champion,' borrowed into Spanish from Arabic al-dalil, 'the guide.' Used as a given name in Spanish-speaking communities. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A commanding name: Adalid is Spanish for 'leader; commander; champion' (said 'ah-dah-LEED').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Arabic
MeaningA Spanish name and word, adalid, meaning 'leader; commander; champion,' borrowed into Spanish from Arabic al-dalil, 'the guide.' Used as a given name in Spanish-speaking communities. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12333 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719902024

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

Adalid is a Spanish name and word, 'leader; commander; champion,' taken into Spanish from Arabic al-dalil, 'the guide.' It is used as a given name in Spanish-speaking communities. Noted respectfully (said 'ah-dah-LEED').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys, mainly in Latino families. Rare, commanding, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Adalid is a Spanish word and name meaning 'leader' or 'champion,' borrowed into Spanish from Arabic al-dalil, 'the guide' (said 'ah-dah-LEED').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Adalid — Spanish 'leader; champion', from Arabic al-dalil

Variations

AdalydAdalides

Nicknames

AdaLid

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adalid mean?

Adalid is a Spanish name meaning 'leader; commander; champion,' borrowed from Arabic al-dalil, 'the guide.'

How do you pronounce Adalid?

It's said ah-dah-LEED /ˌɑː.ðɑˈlið/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Adalid a boy or girl name?

Adalid is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Adalid?

Adalid is rare for boys in the U.S., mainly in Latino families.

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