Names Starting With A
GirlGerman#180 in 2025
Adelaide
Adelaide is a girls' name of German origin meaning “noble, of noble kind.” It ranked #180 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
AD-eh-layd
meaning & origin
The name Adelaide means “noble, of noble kind.” It comes from the German language tradition.
A classic name of Germanic origin, Adelaide was the name of a 10th-century Holy Roman Empress who was later canonized as a saint. The city of Adelaide in Australia was named after Queen Adelaide, consort of King William IV.
popularity over time
#2782020
#2452021
#2162022
#1962023
#1802024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #180 |
| 2023 | #196 |
| 2022 | #216 |
| 2021 | #245 |
| 2020 | #278 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Adelaide
- Queen Adelaide (consort of William IV)
- Adelaide Kane (actress)
- Saint Adelaide of Italy
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