Meaning: Its source is Adalheit, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Exalted nature."

In Czech, the name is spelled with an accent - Adéla.

Languages: This girl's name is used in English, Spanish, Polish and Czech.

Nickname For: Adelaide

Compound Forms: Maríadela

Variant Forms: Adelia and Della

Popularity: The name Adela ranked 723rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.