Adel is of Arabic origin, meaning "just" or "fair". It's a unisex name, though it's more commonly used for males. The name gained popularity worldwide in the 20th century and continues to be a popular choice among parents today. In some cultures, Adel is associated with the idea of fairness and justice.
The name Adel experienced varying popularity over the years, with a significant increase in usage from around 1915 onwards. Between 1888 and 1914, there were fewer than 15 births per year on average. However, starting from 1915, the number of annual births with the name Adel began to rise sharply, reaching a peak of 27 in 1918. This high level of popularity continued until the mid-1940s, with an average of around 20 births per year during this period.
After the 1940s, the name's popularity started to decline gradually. From the 1950s onwards, the number of annual births with the name Adel fluctuated between 6 and 20, with a general downward trend. There were several years in the 1970s and 1980s where fewer than 10 babies were named Adel.
In recent years, however, there has been some resurgence in the popularity of the name Adel. Since 2008, the number of annual births with this name has consistently been higher than 10, reaching a peak of 25 in 2009 and 24 in 2012. In total, from 1888 to 2023, there have been 1436 babies named Adel.