Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Adalae since 2007
Babies named Adalae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 180 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Adalae is a modern American creation first recorded in 2007, part of a wave of names ending in '-ae' that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, suggesting a brief spike in interest before settling into stable, infrequent use. With an estimated 1 in 178,585 girls receiving the name in its latest year, Adalae remains a rare choice. Its similarity to established names like Adalyn and Adelaide provides a built-in meaning of 'noble' for those who value semantic connections, while its unique spelling offers individuality. The name's trajectory has been stable since its peak, indicating it has found a niche without becoming trendy.
Adalae is a modern English coinage, a respelling or variant of names like Adala, Adalyn, or Adelaide. Despite its ancient-looking spelling, it likely emerged in the early 21st century as a fashionable alternative to popular '-ae' ending names. Its meaning, if derived from Adelaide, traces back to Old High German 'adal' meaning 'noble'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Ada, Lae
Sibling names for Adalae
Names that share Adalae's style, for a brother or sister.
