Gender: Female
Origin: German
Meaning: Noble
Pronunciation: AD-uh-layd, /ˈædəˌleɪd/, AE D AH L EY D
Popularity Rank: #5,270
Derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of the elements adal meaning 'noble' and heid meaning 'kind, sort, type'. It is a name that conveys both nobility and kindness.
The name Adelaide is of German origin and means Noble. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Adelaide is commonly found in Italy, South Africa, Portugal, and 71 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AD-uh-layd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈædəˌleɪd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE D AH L EY D
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Adelaide is recorded 11,003 times globally, ranking it as the 5,270th most common name worldwide.
Adelaide is most prevalent in Italy, with 3,758 occurrences, making it the 788th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Adelaide is found among 1 in every 98 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #788 | 1 : 315 |
| South Africa | #1,259 | 1 : 1,398 |
| Portugal | #192 | 1 : 98 |
| France | #2,143 | 1 : 1,600 |
| Brazil | #1,215 | 1 : 1,013 |
| Mauritius | #218 | 1 : 294 |
| United States of America | #6,347 | 1 : 4,916 |
| Ghana | #488 | 1 : 642 |
| Angola | #166 | 1 : 1,034 |
| United Kingdom | #3,457 | 1 : 2,526 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Adelaide from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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