
The short answer
Adelina is a feminine name used in Italian and Portuguese. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a Germanic name that was derived from the element adal meaning ‘noble’ (Proto-Germanic *aþalaz)." It ranked #304 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a Germanic name that was derived from the element adal meaning ‘noble’ (Proto-Germanic *aþalaz). The entry lists its usage as Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Adelina ranked #304 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #304 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Italian) and that sit near Adelina in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adelina mean?
Adelina means "noble", according to Behind the Name.
Is Adelina a popular name?
Adelina ranked #304 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Adelina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Adelina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Adelina — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.