Of Magdala or noble
Madelis is a rare variant likely derived from Madeline or Adelis. It combines the roots of Magdalene, referring to the biblical Mary Magdalene from the town of Magdala, with the Germanic elements found in names like Adelaide, signifying nobility.
Less common today
Madelis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,943 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).