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Adalie

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Pronounced AD-uh-lee /ˈæd.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: Modern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).Medium

In 30 seconds: Adalie is a modern elaboration of Adele or Adela, going back to the Germanic element adal, 'noble'.

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Origin MediumGermanic, American

MeaningModern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).

U.S. rank (2025)#1769 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births114 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,456

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

Adalie reworks the older Adele and Adela, names rooted in the Germanic adal, meaning 'noble'. It keeps that sense of nobility while adding a softer, more decorative ending. The name is a contemporary creation that dresses an old root in a newer form.

Its three light syllables and the airy -lie close give it a gentle, current feel that fits today's taste for flowing girls' names.

Did you know? Adalie is a spelling variant of Adelie, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 70%

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

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If you like Adalie…

Adele— An older form of the same adal 'noble' name that Adalie elaborates

Adela— The base Germanic name Adalie expands on

Adeline— Shares the noble adal root and the soft elaborated ending of Adalie

Amerie— another Germanic name

Azaylie— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adalie mean?

Adalie is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Adalie?

It's commonly said AD-uh-lee /ˈæd.ə.li/.

Is Adalie a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Adalie?

In 2024, Adalie ranked #1657 in the U.S. for girls, with 123 births recorded.