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Adelaida

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningnoble kind · Germanic

Adelaida is a Mexican girl name meaning “noble kind”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funAdelaida starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
  • GenerationAdelaida peaked in 1899, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Adelaidas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Adelaida would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 24,752 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAdelaida first shows up in US birth records in 1889, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 136 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1889–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Adelaida

Adelaida is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “noble kind”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1890s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Adelaida

What does the name Adelaida mean?

Adelaida means “noble kind” and comes from Germanic. Names built around “noble” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Adeline (“noble”), Alice (“noble”), Audrey (“noble strength”) and Allison (“noble”).

What is the origin of the name Adelaida?

Adelaida is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Germanic. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Adelaida a boy or girl name?

Adelaida is a girl name. In 2025, 65 US girls were named Adelaida.

How popular is the name Adelaida?

Adelaida ranked #2,645 for US girls in 2025, given to 65 babies. Its best year was 1899, when it reached #1,034. Over the last five years it has climbed 37 places.

What names are similar to Adelaida?

If you like Adelaida, you might also like Adeline, Alice, Audrey and Allison.

What should I know before naming my baby Adelaida?

Adelaida is a Mexican girl name meaning “noble kind”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.