The nameAdelina

Adelina is the Italian, Spanish and Romanian form of Adeline. It came back in France in the 2010s.

Meaning

Like Adele and Adeline, it comes from the Germanic adal, "noble".

Origin

Germanic, through the Romance languages.

History

Already given in the early 20th century, Adelina then disappeared, came back in the 2010s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s, notably in Île-de-France.

Popularity of the name Adelina

Adelina in France

864thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (60 births)
2,100babies named Adelina in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Adelina was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 390 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Adelina. Half of all babies named Adelina in France were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 48 births a year on average, against 40 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Adelina in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adelina mean?

Like Adele and Adeline, it comes from the Germanic adal, "noble".

What is the origin of the name Adelina?

Germanic, through the Romance languages.

Is Adelina a girl's or a boy's name?

Adelina is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Adelina?

Variants and related names of Adelina include Alina.