Adelai
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Adelai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 259 babies have been named Adelai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Adelai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,348 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,348
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Adelai
Adelai is a girl name .
Adelai is currently ranked #8,348 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Adelai include Ade, Adel, Adely, Adelie, Ady, Adie, and Adekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Adelai include Adeline, Adelaide, Adelyn, Adelina, Adelynn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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