Adella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Adella is of Latin origin, meaning 'noble'. It has evolved through various forms, including Adelina and Adele, and reflects traits of elegance and high social standing. There is no biblical relevance to the name, and it gained popularity in the 19th century. Today, it is perceived as a unique and graceful choice, with several common variants.
The name Adella is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adella has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Adella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 674th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1064th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1826th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3835th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6718th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4054th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2520th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adella"
Pronunciation
/əˈdɛlə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Adella is derived from the Latin word 'adella', which means 'noble'. It is often associated with nobility and high social status.
Meaning
noble
Language Evolution
Adelina, Adel, Adele, Adella
Historical Usage
The name Adella gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of the more common name Adele.
Variants & Derivatives
Adele, Adelina, Addie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Adella is viewed as a unique and elegant name, often chosen for its noble connotation and melodic sound.
Famous People
Adella Prentiss Hughes, an influential American music promoter, Adella Lutz, an American artist known for her contemporary works
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adella"
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 "Adella"
"Adella" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 674th of 9107 | 2,057 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1064th of 9204 | 887 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1826th of 12526 | 650 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3835th of 19264 | 262 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6718th of 27321 | 181 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4054th of 35406 | 549 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2520th of 30306 | 855 |
Regional Popularity of "Adella" 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 "Adella" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
39.41% 558th/1416 |
33.28% 459th/1379 |
43.70% 1034th/2366 |
75.39% 861st/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
74.06% 1145th/1546 |
61.31% 954th/1556 |
56.86% 1338th/2353 |
71.30% 1103rd/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
73.21% 1779th/2430 |
58.71% 1675th/2853 |
48.61% 1349th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
67.90% 2746th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
65.02% 2979th/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
55.65% 4153rd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
64.23% 2559th/3984 |
84.85% 3807th/4487 |
53.14% 3625th/6822 |
38.10% 2391st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adella" 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.