Adelaide
Adelaide: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæ.də.leɪd/ · /ˈæ.dɜ.læɪ̯d/
Meaning and origin of Adelaide
Root meaning: “noble”
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Adélaïde, from Old High German Adalheid (from adal (“noble”) + heit (“nature, character”)), modern German Adelheid; doublet of Alice.
How popular is Adelaide?
Since 1880, 35,007 girls in the U.S. have been named Adelaide. Its highest rank for girls was #179 in 1883. In 2025 it ranked #289 for girls, with 1,062 babies given the name.
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Adelaide FAQ
What does the name Adelaide mean?
Adelaide traces back to a root meaning "noble". A female given name from the Germanic languages. Borrowed from French Adélaïde, from Old High German Adalheid (from adal (“noble”) + heit (“nature, character”)), modern German Adelheid; doublet of Alice.
What is the origin of the name Adelaide?
Adelaide is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Adelaide?
Since 1880, 35,007 girls in the U.S. have been named Adelaide. Its highest rank for girls was #179 in 1883. In 2025 it ranked #289 for girls, with 1,062 babies given the name.
Is Adelaide a boy or girl name?
Adelaide is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 35,007 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.