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Adelai

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

Meaning: A modern form of Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble', + heid, 'kind; sort' — 'of a noble kind'; also echoing the Hebrew Adlai; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble kind: Adelai echoes Adelaide. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'AD-uh-lay').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA modern form of Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble', + heid, 'kind; sort' — 'of a noble kind'; also echoing the Hebrew Adlai; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10119 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320032025

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

Adelai is a modern form of Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble', + heid, 'kind; sort' — 'of a noble kind'; it also echoes the Hebrew Adlai (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'AD-uh-lay'; nickname Ada).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern form. Rare, noble-kind at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Adelaide comes from the Germanic adal, 'noble', + heid, 'kind' — Adelai is a modern form (also echoing the Hebrew Adlai), lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AD-uh-lay').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Adelaide — routes layered

Variations

AdalaiAdelaideAdelei

Nicknames

Ada

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adelai mean?

Adelai echoes Adelaide — Germanic 'of a noble kind'; also the Hebrew Adlai; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Adelai?

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

Is Adelai a boy or girl name?

Adelai is a girl's name here.

How popular is Adelai?

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

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