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Adelie

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Pronounced AD-uh-lee /ˈæd.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: A French form of Adele/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; also the name of the Adelie penguin and Adelie Land in AntarcticaLow

In 30 seconds: Noble: Adelie is a French form of Adele — 'noble'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AD-uh-lee').
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Origin MediumGermanic, French
MeaningA French form of Adele/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; also the name of the Adelie penguin and Adelie Land in Antarctica
U.S. rank (2025)#5729 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 687

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420032025

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

Adelie is a French form of Adele/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'. The Adelie penguin and Adelie Land in Antarctica were named for Adele Dumont d'Urville, an explorer's wife. A lyrical, classic name (said 'AD-uh-lee'; nickname Addie).

In the U.S. it appears in French and Francophile families. Rare, noble at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Adele and Adelaide come from the Germanic adal, 'noble' — Adelie is a sweet French form (also the name of the Adelie penguin, named for an explorer's wife) — lyrical and classic (said 'AD-uh-lee').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Adelie — French form of Adele

Variations

AdeleAdelaideAdelina

Nicknames

Addie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adelie mean?

Adelie is a French form of Adele/Adelaide — Germanic 'noble'.

How do you pronounce Adelie?

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

Is Adelie a boy or girl name?

Adelie is a girl's name.

How popular is Adelie?

Adelie is a rare name in the U.S.

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