The nameAdil
Adil is an Arabic name of fairness. It was a top 250 name in England and Wales around 2000.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Adil means "just, fair" in Arabic.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Adil reached 231st place in 2001 and was 845th in 2025.
Famous people named Adil
- Adil Rashid, cricketer
Popularity of the name Adil
Adil in the United States
Adil was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 407 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Adil. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Adil in the United States 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 38 births a year.
Adil in the United Kingdom
Adil was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,072 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Adil. Half of all babies named Adil in the United Kingdom 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 34 births a year.
Adil in France
Adil in Belgium
Sibling names for Adil
Names from the same generation as Adil, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adil mean?
Adil means "just, fair" in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Adil?
Arabic.
Is Adil a girl's or a boy's name?
Adil is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Adil?
In 2024, Adil was the 3203rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 38 births.
What are good sibling names for Adil?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safia, Hajar, Samia and Tasnim for a sister, Moussa, Nabil, Adel and Abdallah for a brother.
Who are famous people named Adil?
Adil Rashid, cricketer.