Rising since 1989, #1,341 for girls today.
Popularity of Adalina since 1922
Babies named Adalina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 233 |
| 2010s | 1,098 |
| 2020s | 926 |
Meaning & origin
Adalina is a modern elaboration of Adelina, a name with Germanic origins meaning 'noble'. First appearing in U.S. records in 1922, Adalina remained rare for decades before beginning a steady rise in popularity since 1989. By 2024 it reached its peak rank, and in 2025 ranked 1341st with a 1-in-9741 incidence. The name is most common in New Jersey, Washington, and Illinois. Its melodic sound and familiar yet distinct feel have contributed to its growing appeal among parents seeking a feminine name with traditional roots.
Adalina is most likely a variant of Adelina, a diminutive of names beginning with the Old High German element 'adal' meaning 'noble'. The name Adelina was introduced to England by the Normans and has been used in various forms across Europe. Adalina itself is a modern spelling variant that has gained popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.
Where Adalina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Adalina” around the world
Where Adalina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addy, Lina, Ada, Dee
Sibling names for Adalina
Names that share Adalina's style, for a brother or sister.
