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Adil

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningjust, fair · Arabic

Adil is an Arabic boy name meaning “just, fair”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Did you know?

  • Word funEvery letter in Adil is in alphabetical order: A-D-I-L. That's rarer than you'd think.
  • GenerationAdil peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Adil you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Adil would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 34,843 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAdil first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1973–2025

014.529197320002025

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

About the name Adil

Adil is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “just, fair”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Adil

What does the name Adil mean?

Adil means “just, fair” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Justin (“just, fair”), Adel (“just, fair”), Justen (“just, fair”) and Justo (“just, fair”).

What is the origin of the name Adil?

Adil is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).

Is Adil a boy or girl name?

Adil is a boy name. In 2025, 49 US boys were named Adil.

How popular is the name Adil?

Adil ranked #2,641 for US boys in 2025, given to 49 babies. Its best year was 1997, when it reached #2,096. Over the last five years it has climbed 433 places.

What names are similar to Adil?

If you like Adil, you might also like Justin, Adel, Justen and Justo.

What should I know before naming my baby Adil?

Adil is an Arabic boy name meaning “just, fair”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.