Adella vs Dora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adella

Girl #2,794 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,794
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Della, Addie, Ella

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Dora

Girl #2,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Eastern European Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,603
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dor, Dorie, Dodo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adella Rank #2,794
Dora Rank #2,603

Dora is more popular, ranked #2603 vs #2794 for Adella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adella ___

  • Adella Rose
  • Adella Mae
  • Adella Jane
  • Adella Grace
  • Adella Claire
  • Adella Marie

Dora ___

  • Dora Rose
  • Dora Jane
  • Dora Mae
  • Dora Grace
  • Dora Louise
  • Dora Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adella

Cordelia Cecily Emmett Jasper Beatrix

If you choose Dora

Cora Nora Flora Mabel Ada

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adella or Dora more popular?

Dora is more popular, ranked #2603 compared to Adella at #2794 in the United States.

What do Adella and Dora mean?

Adella means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin). Dora means "gift" (Greek origin).

Are Adella and Dora boy or girl names?

Adella is primarily a girl name. Dora is primarily a girl name.

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