| Meaning | noble, kind |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-de-lia |
The name Adelia, with its Greek origin, carries a beautiful and profound meaning—sisterhood or a connection akin to sisterhood. This name, rich in significance, bestows upon a baby girl a sense of unity and companionship right from the start.
Adelia, often associated with elegance and grace, has various variations and similar names that offer a range of choices for parents seeking a timeless and sophisticated name for their daughter. Variations like Adelina and Adelita, or similar names like Delia and Amelia, provide a plethora of options to suit individual tastes.
Throughout history, Adelia has been borne by remarkable women, from poets and educators to pioneers and artists. The name's influence extends to fiction as well, gracing the pages of novels and stories with strong and captivating characters.
Whether chosen for its deep-rooted meaning, its melodious sound, or its historical significance, Adelia is a name that carries a sense of strength, unity, and feminine beauty—a fitting choice for any baby girl destined to make her mark on the world.
| Ade |
| Delia |
| Addie |
| Deli |
| Dee |
| Adelia Prado | Brazilian poet |
| Adelia Davis | American biochemist |
| Adelia Earp | Wife of Old West lawman Wyatt Earp |
| Adelia Hattie Williams | American physician and suffragist |
| Adelia Clough | American journalist and author |
| Adelia Gates | American educator and historian |
| Adelia Amos | American missionary |
| Adelia G. Field Johnston | American author and educator |
| Adelia Stephens | American labor organizer |
| Adelia White | American botanist |
| Adelia C. Marley | American artist |
| Adelia Antal | Hungarian operatic soprano |
| Adelia F. Johnston | American physician and author |
| Adelia M. Fielde | American missionary and linguist |
| Adelia M. Russell | American nurse and author |
| Adelia M. Johnson | American missionary and educator |
| Adelia Curtis | American actress |
| Adelia S. Tourville | Canadian writer and educator |
| Adelia Y. E. Wright | American poet and editor |
| Adelia Aguilar | Protagonist in the "Mistress of the Art of Death" book series by Ariana Franklin |
| Adelia the Beautiful | Character in the fairy tale "The Juniper Tree" |
| Adelia Kreegan | Character in the "Sword of Shadows" series by J.V. Jones |
| Adelia Van Winkle | Character in the novel "Dracula the Undead" by Freda Warrington |
| Adelia Winston | Character in the "Gallows Dance" series by Kimberly L. Vogel |
| Adelia Dragonfly | Character in the "Tamora Pierce" series by Terrier |
| Adelia Montforte | Character in the "Chevalier" series by Lucy Varna |
| Adelia Reinhardt | Character in the novel "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill |
| Adelia Vane | Character in the novel "The Wicked Cometh" by Laura Carlin |
| Adelia Benoit | Character in the "Witch for Hire" series by Shyla Colt |
| Adelia Mae Darnell | Character in the "Bittersweet Hollow" series by Aaron L. Speer |
| Adelia Charday | Character in the "Order of the Lily" series by Cait Ashwood |
| Adelia Vorsoisson | Character in the "Secrets of the Eternal Rose" series by Fiona Paul |
| Adelia Guzzini | Character in the "Casanova's Homecoming" novel by Arthur Schnitzler |
| Adelia de Montforte | Character in the "de Montforte Brothers" series by Danelle Harmon |
| Adelia Cunnane | Character in the "Sheriff John Foxworth's Christmas" novella by Patricia McLinn |
| Adelia Coton | Character in the "The Plantagenet Saga" series by Jean Plaidy |
| Adelia D’Orville | Character in the "Legacy of the Stone Harp" series by Gillian Summers |
| Adelia D’Agostino | Character in the "Truly Mine" novel by Kennedy Fox |
| Adelia Breslain | Character in the "A Kind of Magic" series by Barbara Bretton |