Holding steady.
Popularity of Adalis since 1981
Babies named Adalis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Adalis is a rare and modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1981, though it was never common enough to appear in the annual top 1,000 rankings. Its peak usage occurred in 1997, reflecting a small but consistent number of yearly uses. The name's trajectory has remained stable over the past few decades, with no significant spikes or declines. Adalis is of uncertain origin, likely a creative variation of more established names such as Adalia or Adeline, which carry the Germanic meaning 'noble.' As a modern coinage, it lacks deep historical roots but appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet melodic name for their daughters.
Adalis appears to be a modern invention or a creative variant of names like Adalia or Adeline, which are derived from Germanic roots meaning 'noble.' It has no clear historical or linguistic derivation and is not found in traditional naming records before the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Ada, Ali
Sibling names for Adalis
Names that share Adalis's style, for a brother or sister.
