Adelia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Adelia is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'noble'. It evolved from historical forms such as Adelais and Adelaide. The name is associated with traits of nobility and elegance, and it has no biblical relevance. Adelia gained popularity in the 19th century and is currently viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Adelia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adelia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Adelia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 812th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1225th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2105th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3727th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4983rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3565th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2224th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adelia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adelia"
Pronunciation
/əˈdeɪliə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Adelia is derived from the Latin word 'adelis', which means 'noble' or 'nobility'.
Meaning
Noble
Language Evolution
Adelais, Adelaide, Adelia
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often influenced by the name Adelaide, which became fashionable.
Variants & Derivatives
Adelina, Adel, Addie
Modern Popularity & Image
Adelia is currently perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with nobility and sophistication.
Famous People
Adelia Maria McGowan, Adelia P. P. Alcock
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adelia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Adelia"
"Adelia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 812th of 9107 | 1,463 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1225th of 9204 | 691 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2105th of 12526 | 519 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3727th of 19264 | 272 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4983rd of 27321 | 278 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3565th of 35406 | 663 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2224th of 30306 | 1,005 |
Regional Popularity of "Adelia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Adelia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
53.04% 751st/1416 |
59.61% 822nd/1379 |
50.97% 1206th/2366 |
79.42% 907th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
80.60% 1246th/1546 |
85.03% 1323rd/1556 |
59.29% 1395th/2353 |
88.17% 1364th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
56.36% 1608th/2853 |
73.41% 2037th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
65.53% 2650th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
- |
93.73% 5921st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
70.60% 3235th/4582 |
67.12% 3466th/5164 |
66.44% 4859th/7313 |
49.70% 3709th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
55.70% 2219th/3984 |
54.87% 2462nd/4487 |
39.80% 2715th/6822 |
33.56% 2106th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adelia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adelia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.