Adlia
A feminine Arabic name meaning "superior" or "noble."
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Adlia. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adlia today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adlia births was 1952 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adlia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Adlia is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Adlias were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Adlia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1952
6 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1952 SSA rank
#3,375
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Adlia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adlia from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adlia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Adlia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Adlia
The name Adlia is believed to have its roots in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is often considered a variant spelling of the more common Arabic name Adila, which means "just" or "fair" in Arabic. The name is thought to have originated in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in areas where Arabic was the predominant language.
While there is no definitive record of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that it may have been used as a feminine form of the Arabic male name Adil, which carries a similar meaning of justice and fairness. The earliest recorded examples of the name Adlia can be traced back to the medieval period, when it was occasionally used by Arabic-speaking communities.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Adlia:
1. Adlia Al-Husseini (1901-1986), a Palestinian feminist and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in the Middle East during the mid-20th century.
2. Adlia Stevenson (1915-1995), an American actress and dancer who appeared in several Broadway productions and films in the 1940s and 1950s.
3. Adlia Rizki (born 1973), an Indonesian singer and songwriter known for her contributions to traditional and contemporary Indonesian music.
4. Adlia Rachedi (born 1985), an Algerian tennis player who has represented her country in international competitions and achieved notable rankings in the sport.
5. Adlia Kamal (1923-2010), an Egyptian writer and journalist who was recognized for her contributions to the literary scene in the Arab world during the 20th century.
While the name Adlia is not as common as some other Arabic names, it has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in regions where Arabic culture and language have had a significant influence. The name's association with concepts of justice and fairness has likely contributed to its enduring appeal and use over the centuries.
People
Adlia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adlia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Adlia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adlia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adlia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Adlia a common name?
We classify Adlia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adlia most popular?
The single biggest year for Adlia was 1952, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adlia is about 81 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Adlia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adlia a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adlia in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Adlia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adlia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Adlia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Adlia?
Find out how many Americans are named Adlia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.