Girl Name
Adella
Adella is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Adella? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Adela.
Adella meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Adella has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Adella as A·D·E·L·L·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Adella is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Adella variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Adellaa, Adellae, Adellay, Adell.
- Nicknames: Ade and A.
- Middle names: Pair Adella with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Adella middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Adela, Adelle, Adelia, Adele, Adell — full picks on the sibling names for Adella guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Adella? Browse our names like Adella guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Adella
What does the name Adella mean?
Adella has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Adella?
The exact origin of Adella is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Adella?
Adella has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Adella a boy's or girl's name?
Adella is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Adella in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Adella sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Adella?
Names that share Adella's sound and style include Adela, Adelle, Adelia, Adele, Adell.
What middle names pair well with Adella?
Good middle-name fits for Adella pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Adella is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Adella is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Adella?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Adella share its rhythm without rhyming — Adela, Adelle, Adelia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.