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Adela

“Noble; serene” — Germanic, via French origin

Girl's name · #1150 in the US (2025) · Vintage

Adela has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #446 (1882) · 14,105 babies named Adela all-time · 1 in 7,700 girls born in 2025.

Around the world: #12 in Czechia (2025) · #95 in Poland (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 18 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Adelas

• Adela — Mexican actress
• Adela of Normandy — Countess of Blois from 1089 to 1102
• Adela of France — Countess of Flanders (1009–1079)
• Adela of Flanders — Danish royal consort
• Adela Zamudio — Bolivian writer

In stories & tradition

• Adela z Ustronia — fictional human
• Adela — The House of Bernarda Alba
• Adela de Rul — Precious necklace

What Adelas become

Among 286 notable people named Adela:

Artists & writers appear 1.5× more often than among typical names — e.g. Adela Zamudio, Bolivian writer.

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