Noble and meadow
Adalea is a modern compound name likely formed by combining the Germanic root 'adal', meaning noble, with the English suffix 'lea', meaning meadow. It blends the strength of traditional Germanic names with the soft, nature-inspired feel of English landscape names. While rare, it follows the popular trend of names ending in the 'lee' sound.
About 10 girls were named Adalea in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).