Adela vs Juana

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

Juana

Girl #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,104
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanita, Jua, Nita

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adela Rank #1,096
Juana Rank #1,104

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 vs #1104 for Juana.

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

Juana ___

  • Juana Maria
  • Juana Isabel
  • Juana Esperanza
  • Juana Valentina
  • Juana Cruz
  • Juana Dolores

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adela

Leopold Elise Roland Mathilde Otto

If you choose Juana

Maria Diego Carlos Elena Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adela or Juana more popular?

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 compared to Juana at #1104 in the United States.

What do Adela and Juana mean?

Adela means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Juana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Adela and Juana boy or girl names?

Adela is primarily a girl name. Juana is primarily a girl name.

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