Rising since 2011, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Adeel since 1980
Babies named Adeel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 97 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Adeel, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'just' or 'fair,' has seen a modest but steady presence in the United States since it first appeared in the Social Security data in 1980. In 2025 it ranked 6,446th with a 1-in-131,390 frequency, placing it among less common but recognizable names. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, and has been on an upward trajectory since 2011, reflecting a broader trend toward culturally meaningful names among American families. While its top states are not recorded, Adeel is most frequently chosen in communities with Arabic-speaking or Muslim heritage, where it carries a strong ethical connotation that resonates across many cultures.
Adeel is a transliteration of the Arabic name عادل (Adil), derived from the root ع-د-ل (ʿ-d-l), which conveys the concept of justice and fairness. It is used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities globally, often given with the hope that the child will embody just and upright qualities. The name appears in various forms across different languages, including the Turkish Adil and the Persian Adel.
“Adeel” around the world
Where Adeel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Adeel
Names that share Adeel's style, for a brother or sister.
