Adalia
Adalia is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble; God is my justice.
Origin and history
Adalia is a name of dual roots, often considered a variation of Adela meaning 'noble' from Germanic origins, or associated with a Hebrew root meaning 'God is my justice'. It has grown steadily in contemporary U.S. usage as a melodic, less common alternative to Amelia or Adeline. Over 2,400 girls in the U.S. have been given the name since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
2,499 babies in the United States have been named Adalia since 1880. It ranks #3533 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1441.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.3 %)
- CA (27.7 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 14 |
| 1930-1940 | 14 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 44 |
| 1980-1990 | 60 |
| 1990-2000 | 148 |
| 2000-2010 | 508 |
| 2010-2019 | 956 |
| 2020-2029 | 671 |
Nicknames
Addie, Ada, Lia
Fun facts
- The name is used both as a derivative of Adela in European languages and as a classical Hebrew name.
- Adalia has seen an increase in usage in the 2020s, reflecting a general preference for 'Ad-' names like Ada and Adeline.