Rising since 1992, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Adali since 1990
Babies named Adali per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 294 |
| 2020s | 198 |
Meaning & origin
Adali entered U.S. naming records in 1990 and has steadily gained traction, rising in use since 1992. It reached its highest rank (4,878) in 2025, where it occurred at a rate of 1 in 59,528 births. The name is most popular in Texas, the state where it appears most frequently. Adali fits a modern pattern of soft, two-syllable names ending in an 'ee' sound, similar to Adalee or Adalia, and remains almost exclusively used for girls.
Adali first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1990s, likely as a creative respelling of names like Adalee or Adalia. Its rise in use since 1992 reflects a broader trend of names ending in the popular 'lee' sound. There is no known historical or linguistic root outside of modern English naming conventions.
Where Adali is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Ali
Sibling names for Adali
Names that share Adali's style, for a brother or sister.
