Adely

♀ Girl

Pronounced AD-eh-lee /ˈæd.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: A pet/short form of Adela or Adele, from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; used as an independent name, common in Hispanic familiesLow

In 30 seconds: Noble (short for Adela/Adele): Adely is a warm name. Crisp and contemporary (said 'AD-eh-lee').

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Origin LowGermanic, Spanish

MeaningA pet/short form of Adela or Adele, from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; used as an independent name, common in Hispanic families

U.S. rank (2025)#11954 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 208

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

Adely is a pet/short form of Adela or Adele, from the Germanic adal, 'noble', used as an independent name (common in Hispanic families). A crisp name (said 'AD-eh-lee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, noble at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Adely is a pet form of Adela or Adele, 'noble' from the Germanic adal — used on its own, common in Hispanic families — a crisp choice (said 'AD-eh-lee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Adely — Germanic; short for Adela/Adele

Variations

AdeliAdely

Nicknames

Ada

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adely mean?

Adely is a short form of Adela/Adele, 'noble' from the Germanic adal.

How do you pronounce Adely?

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

Is Adely a boy or girl name?

Adely is a girl's name.

How popular is Adely?

Adely is a rare name in the U.S.