Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Adelae since 2006
Babies named Adelae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Adelae is a modern American name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2006. It saw its highest usage in 2013, though it has never entered the top 1,000 rankings. Since 2012, its popularity has been gradually falling. The name is likely a creative respelling of the more established names Adela or Adelaide, following a trend of unique spellings. With no clear etymology or historical roots, Adelae remains a distinctive, contemporary choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and original.
Adelae appears to be a modern invented spelling, possibly derived from names like Adela (of Germanic origin meaning 'noble') or Adelaide (meaning 'noble type'). As a given name with no clear historical precedent, its use is a contemporary phenomenon, first recorded in the United States in 2006.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Adele, Lae
Sibling names for Adelae
Names that share Adelae's style, for a brother or sister.
