Adelia
Adelia is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or of noble birth.
Origin and history
Adelia is an elaborated form of Adela, originating from Germanic roots associated with nobility. It enjoyed steady popularity in late 19th-century America and has experienced a quiet vintage revival in recent years. Today, it offers parents an elegant alternative to the more common Adele or Adeline.
Popularity in the United States
5,717 babies in the United States have been named Adelia since 1880. It ranks #2260 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1604.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.4 %)
- CA (22.3 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- PA (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 303 |
| 1890-1900 | 384 |
| 1900-1910 | 373 |
| 1910-1920 | 606 |
| 1920-1930 | 638 |
| 1930-1940 | 374 |
| 1940-1950 | 360 |
| 1950-1960 | 263 |
| 1960-1970 | 204 |
| 1970-1980 | 164 |
| 1980-1990 | 176 |
| 1990-2000 | 189 |
| 2000-2010 | 400 |
| 2010-2019 | 785 |
| 2020-2029 | 498 |
Famous people named Adelia
- Adelia Sarah Gates: Illustrator, Artist
Nicknames
Addie, Dela, Delia, Lia
Fun facts
- Adelia is derived from the Germanic element 'adal', which signifies nobility.
- First popular in the late 1800s, Adelia has seen increased usage in the 2020s alongside other revived vintage names.