Adela vs Alba

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adela

Girl #1,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Czech Polish German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,096
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Della, Ada

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Alba

Girl #1,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, bright, dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scottish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,173
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Albi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adela Rank #1,096
Alba Rank #1,173

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 vs #1173 for Alba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adela ___

  • Adela Rose
  • Adela Marie
  • Adela Grace
  • Adela Louise
  • Adela Sofia
  • Adela Elena

Alba ___

  • Alba Rose
  • Alba Sofia
  • Alba Elena
  • Alba Lucia
  • Alba Grace
  • Alba Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adela

Leopold Elise Roland Mathilde Otto

If you choose Alba

Luna Valentina Sofia Marco Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adela or Alba more popular?

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 compared to Alba at #1173 in the United States.

What do Adela and Alba mean?

Adela means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Alba means "white, bright, dawn" (Latin origin).

Are Adela and Alba boy or girl names?

Adela is primarily a girl name. Alba is primarily a girl name.

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