Noble
Derived from the Germanic element 'adal', meaning noble. It was introduced to England by the daughter of William the Conqueror and has remained a sophisticated, less common alternative to Adele or Adelaide.
About 201 girls were named Adela in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Suffragette and political activist
Daughter of William the Conqueror and mother of King Stephen
Protagonist of the novel A Passage to India · A Passage to India
Prominent Mexican television actress
American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter
The same feel as Adela — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
