"God is just; my witness. A feminine form of the Hebrew name Adlai, which appears in the Old Testament. Carries the meaning that God acts with righteousness and justice."
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Adalai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 159 babies have been named Adalai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Adalai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,369 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,369
- Total SSA Count
- 13
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Biblical
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Adalai
Adalai is a girl name with Hebrew and Biblical origins . The name means "God is just; my witness. A feminine form of the Hebrew name Adlai, which appears in the Old Testament. Carries the meaning that God acts with righteousness and justice." in Hebrew .
Adalai is currently ranked #8,369 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Adalai include Ada, Adal, Adaly, Adalie, Ady, Adie, and Adakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Adalai include Adalynn, Adaline, Adalyn, Adalee, Adalina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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