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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Adelita — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Adelise|Adeliz
SpanishGirl↑↑ Surging

Adelita

ah-deh-LEE-tah · 4 syllables

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Girl
#4185
↑↑ Surging
#4185
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 16
Peak rank
#4185 in 2024
5yr change
+555 ranks
Birth frequency
9.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4185 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Spanish girl names
Adelita

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4185

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+555 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
SpanishGermanic RootFeminineVintage4-syllableRomanticDiminutiveLatin AmericanRareCultural Heritage
Character
noble gracefierce independencepassionate spiritsteadfast courageloyal heart
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Adelitas

courageousloyalresilientdevoteddetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Adelita is a Spanish girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4185 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +555 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4185 · very rare
Adelita at a Glance
Meaning:Spanish diminutive of Adela, from Germanic 'Adal' meaning noble. Popular in Latin American culture, especially in Mexican folklore and song.
Language root:Spanish · Germanic root 'Adal' (noble)
Peak rank:#4185 in 2024
5yr change:+555 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Adelita
Mexican folk song heroine
Adelita Husni-Bey
Contemporary artist
Similar Sound
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Adelita
DiegoCarlosRosaMagdalenaFranciscoCatalina
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Adelita · Overview
Summary

Adelita is a Spanish girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4185 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Adelita scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 555 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Romantic · Vintage character
Adelita carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Adelita is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
adelita.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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