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Aidel

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Pronounced AY-del /ˈeɪ.dəl/Medium

Meaning: From Yiddish eydel, 'gentle; refined; noble; delicate'Low

In 30 seconds: Gentle; refined; noble: Aidel is Yiddish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AY-del').
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Origin LowYiddish
MeaningFrom Yiddish eydel, 'gentle; refined; noble; delicate'
U.S. rank (2025)#5919 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519882025

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

Aidel comes from Yiddish eydel, 'gentle; refined; noble; delicate'. A lyrical, classic name common in Orthodox Jewish families (said 'AY-del').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, gentle-and-refined at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Aidel means 'gentle; refined; noble; delicate' in Yiddish (eydel) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'AY-del').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Aidel — Yiddish etymology

Variations

EidelEdelAidele

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aidel mean?

Aidel is Yiddish for 'gentle; refined; noble; delicate'.

How do you pronounce Aidel?

It's said AY-del /ˈeɪ.dəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aidel a boy or girl name?

Aidel is a girl's name.

How popular is Aidel?

Aidel is a rare name in the U.S.

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