Ardelia
Pronunciation: [ ahrd-EHL-ee-uh ]
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Ardelia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 297 babies have been named Ardelia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ardelia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,097 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,097
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ardelia
Ardelia is a girl name .
Ardelia is currently ranked #39,097 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ardelia include Ard, Arde, Ardey, Ardeie, Lia, Liay, Liaie, Ary, Arie, and Ardkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ardelia include Arden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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