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Adalet

عدالةAH-dah-let · Justice, fairness, righteousness.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,975
Babies named in 2025
36
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 44,646 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2020

Rising since 2020, #3,975 for girls today.

Popularity of Adalet since 2020

Babies named Adalet per year in U.S. Social Security records.

36721082020Most births 2023Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2020s225

Meaning & origin

Adalet is a Turkish virtue name meaning 'justice', entering U.S. naming records in 2020. It reached its peak popularity in 2023, with an upward trajectory since introduction. In 2025 it ranked 3975 (1 in 44646 births). The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting communities of Turkish heritage. As a modern virtue name, Adalet offers a distinctive option that carries cultural significance and a strong meaning.

Derives from Arabic 'adl' (justice) via Turkish 'adalet'. Used as a virtue name in Turkey and by families of Turkish descent. Appeared in U.S. records from 2020, reflecting cultural naming trends in Turkish diaspora.

Where Adalet is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ada, Letty

Sibling names for Adalet

Names that share Adalet's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aylin, Derya, Elif, Leyla, Zara

Brothers: Deniz, Emir, Kaan, Murat, Ozan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adalet mean?
Adalet means 'justice' in Turkish, derived from Arabic.
How popular is the name Adalet?
In 2025 it ranked 3975, with about 1 in 44646 newborns given the name.
Is Adalet a girl's name?
Yes, it is almost exclusively used for girls in the U.S., per Social Security data.