The nameAdel
Adel is an Arabic name of justice, used across the Arab world.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Adel comes from the Arabic adil, "just, fair".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Adel reached 1078th place for boys in 2001. In the United States its best rank for boys is 2174th, in 1992.
Popularity of the name Adel
Adel in the United States
Adel was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 572 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Adel. Its rise began around 1895, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Adel in the United States were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 56 births a year.
Adel in France
Adel was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,485 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Adel. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Adel in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 222 births a year.
Sibling names for Adel
Names from the same generation as Adel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adel mean?
Adel comes from the Arabic adil, "just, fair".
What is the origin of the name Adel?
Arabic.
Is Adel a girl's or a boy's name?
Adel is a boy's name. In the United States, 50% of the babies named Adel are girls.
How popular is the name Adel?
In 2024, Adel was the 3204th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 38 births.
What are good sibling names for Adel?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rania, Safia, Aicha and Aziza for a sister, Abdallah, Adil, Sami and Salim for a brother.