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Adella

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Pronounced uh-DEHL-uh /ə.ˈdɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: NobleMedium

In 30 seconds: Adella is an English girl's name meaning 'noble'. It's part of a wide family of Adel- names found across several European languages.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningNoble
U.S. rank (2024)#2791 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,929

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Adella is given as an English name meaning 'noble'. It sits among a broad set of related forms, from the plainer Adela to Adelia, Adelina, and the French-accented Adèle. The shared sense of nobility runs through all of them.

The extra l in Adella lends it a softer, more lyrical sound than the trimmer Adela. The variant Adéla appears in Central European usage, carried by figures such as Adéla Sýkorová.

Did you know? Adella is a spelling variant of Adela, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'noble' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Adella — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AdelaAdeliaAdelinaAdélaAdèle

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Adéla Sýkorová (1987–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Adella…

Adela— The simpler base form of Adella, with the same 'noble' meaning.
Adelia— A related Adel- name sharing Adella's noble sense and rhythm.
Adelina— An elaborated form from the same family as Adella.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Adella mean?

Adella is usually explained as meaning 'noble' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Adella?

It's commonly said uh-DEHL-uh /ə.ˈdɛl.ə/.

Is Adella a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Adella?

In 2024, Adella ranked #2791 in the U.S. for girls, with 60 births recorded.