Adelia vs Edna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adelia

Girl #2,089 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,089
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Addie, Della

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Edna

Girl #2,052 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasure, rejuvenation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,052
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adelia Rank #2,089
Edna Rank #2,052

Edna is more popular, ranked #2052 vs #2089 for Adelia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adelia ___

  • Adelia Rose
  • Adelia Grace
  • Adelia Jane
  • Adelia Mae
  • Adelia Claire
  • Adelia Louise

Edna ___

  • Edna Rose
  • Edna May
  • Edna Pearl
  • Edna Florence
  • Edna Grace
  • Edna Irene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adelia

Cecilia Cordelia Augustus Theodore Arabella

If you choose Edna

Mabel Vera Agnes Hilda Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelia or Edna more popular?

Edna is more popular, ranked #2052 compared to Adelia at #2089 in the United States.

What do Adelia and Edna mean?

Adelia means "noble" (Old High German origin). Edna means "pleasure, rejuvenation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adelia and Edna boy or girl names?

Adelia is primarily a girl name. Edna is primarily a girl name.

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