Adlai
Pronunciation: [ ahdl-AH-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Adlai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 539 babies have been named Adlai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Adlai is past its peak , currently ranked #14,040 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,040
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Adlai is also used as a girl name, ranked #15422.
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About the Name Adlai
Adlai is a boy name .
Is Adlai a boy or girl name? Adlai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,040 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,422. Adlai is more commonly used as a boy name.
Adlai is currently ranked #14,040 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Adlai include Adl, Ady, Adie, and Adlkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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