Adelaida
Adelaida is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble kind; of noble nature.
Origin and history
Adelaida is a Spanish and Slavic variation of the Germanic name Adelaide. It derives from the elements meaning noble and kind or sort. In the United States, it is a classic name with steady usage that offers an elaborate alternative to Adelaide.
Popularity in the United States
3,177 babies in the United States have been named Adelaida since 1880. It ranks #3156 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1697.
States where it is most popular
- TX (60.9 %)
- CA (27.3 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- NM (1.9 %)
- FL (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 33 |
| 1900-1910 | 41 |
| 1910-1920 | 119 |
| 1920-1930 | 173 |
| 1930-1940 | 160 |
| 1940-1950 | 197 |
| 1950-1960 | 219 |
| 1960-1970 | 310 |
| 1970-1980 | 343 |
| 1980-1990 | 258 |
| 1990-2000 | 260 |
| 2000-2010 | 259 |
| 2010-2019 | 396 |
| 2020-2029 | 404 |
Famous people named Adelaida
- Adelaida García Morales: Writer, Author
- Adelaida Avagyan: Physician, Researcher
Nicknames
Ada, Aida, Laida, Ady
Fun facts
- Adelaida is the direct cognate of Adelaide, sharing the same Ancient Germanic root name Adelheid.
- Adelaida is also the name of a historical wine-producing region in San Luis Obispo County, California.