UK girl's name
Adelia
Of German origin meaning "noble" or "reverent one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Adelia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Adelia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2115, with 13 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 13 births.
This profile covers 100 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Adelia is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 100 living people in the UK are called Adelia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Adelia ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 13 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 13 girls were registered as Adelia.
- • About 100 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adelia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2115
2024
Births in 2024
13
Latest year
Peak year
2024
13 births
Estimated living
100
2026
Meaning
What does Adelia mean?
The name Adelia has its origins in the Latin language, stemming from the roots "adel" meaning "noble" and "ius" meaning "son". It emerged during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with Latin cultural influences.
The name Adelia was initially used as a feminine form of the masculine name Adelius, which itself derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis or Adelheid. This Germanic name combined the elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "haid" meaning "kind" or "sort".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adelia can be found in the 9th century, when an Italian noblewoman named Adelia di Bergamo lived during the Carolingian era. She was known for her philanthropy and support of religious institutions in the region.
In the 12th century, a French noblewoman named Adelia of Blois played a significant role in the crusades, accompanying her husband, Stephen of Blois, on the Second Crusade. She was renowned for her bravery and leadership during the arduous journey.
During the Renaissance period, Adelia Valvasone, an Italian poet and writer born in 1556, gained recognition for her works in both Italian and Latin. Her poetry explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the 18th century, Adelia Opie, an English author and poet born in 1769, made her mark with her literary works, including novels and poems that often addressed social issues and women's rights. She was also a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.
Another notable figure with the name Adelia was Adelia Maria Sharpe, an American humanitarian and philanthropist born in 1824. She dedicated her life to improving education and healthcare for underprivileged communities, establishing schools and hospitals throughout the United States.
Throughout history, the name Adelia has been associated with nobility, grace, and a strong sense of purpose. While its usage may have ebbed and flowed over the centuries, it has endured as a name that carries a rich cultural heritage and a connection to influential figures from various eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adelia over time
The chart below shows babies named Adelia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Adelia, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 13 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adelia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adelia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2608 | 50 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4144 | 50 | 9 |
Related
Names similar to Adelia
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Adelia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adelia in the UK right now?
In 2024, Adelia was ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales, with 13 births registered.
When was Adelia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 13 babies registered as Adelia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adelia?
Of German origin meaning "noble" or "reverent one".
How many people are called Adelia in the UK?
A total of 100 babies have been registered as Adelia across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.