Adela vs Indigo

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

Indigo

Girl #923 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"deep blue-purple color, from India"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#923
Total SSA Count
287
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Indie, Indy, Indi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adela Rank #1,096
Indigo Rank #923

Indigo is more popular, ranked #923 vs #1096 for Adela.

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

Indigo ___

  • Indigo Rose
  • Indigo Sky
  • Indigo Blue
  • Indigo Wild
  • Indigo Storm
  • Indigo Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adela

Leopold Elise Roland Mathilde Otto

If you choose Indigo

Violet Scarlet Cobalt Azure Saffron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adela or Indigo more popular?

Indigo is more popular, ranked #923 compared to Adela at #1096 in the United States.

What do Adela and Indigo mean?

Adela means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Indigo means "deep blue-purple color, from India" (Greek origin).

Are Adela and Indigo boy or girl names?

Adela is primarily a girl name. Indigo is primarily a girl name.

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