Adella
Adella is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or nobility.
Origin and history
Adella is a variant of Adele or Adela, deriving from Germanic elements meaning noble. It enjoyed peak popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and has recently seen a mild resurgence. It serves as a vintage alternative to more common names like Ella or Adele.
Popularity in the United States
5,998 babies in the United States have been named Adella since 1880. It ranks #2203 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1693.
States where it is most popular
- PA (19 %)
- CA (18.2 %)
- TX (14.9 %)
- MN (7.3 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 192 |
| 1890-1900 | 263 |
| 1900-1910 | 308 |
| 1910-1920 | 915 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,014 |
| 1930-1940 | 524 |
| 1940-1950 | 371 |
| 1950-1960 | 350 |
| 1960-1970 | 235 |
| 1970-1980 | 162 |
| 1980-1990 | 113 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 280 |
| 2010-2019 | 747 |
| 2020-2029 | 408 |
Nicknames
Addie, Della, Ella
Fun facts
- Adella shares the same Germanic root 'adal' (meaning noble) as Adele, Adeline, and Alice.
- The name was most popular in the United States around the turn of the 20th century before declining, standard for vintage baby names.