What does Adele mean?
Adèle comes from the Germanic adal, “noble.”
What does Amelie mean?
Amélie is a French form of Amelia, “industrious” or “hardworking.”
Adele vs Amelie
Which is more popular?
Adele is more popular than Amelie today: about 362 US babies were given the name Adele in 2025, compared with 329 named Amelie.
| Adele | Amelie | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Noble | Industrious |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ah-DEL | ah-may-LEE |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1886 |
| Peak year | 1918 (1,030) | 2013 (466) |
| In 2025 | 362 | 329 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Adele
Amelie
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Adele | Amelie |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2,077 | 2,008 |
| 2010s | 4,021 | 4,253 |
| 2000s | 1,281 | 2,683 |
| 1990s | 870 | 184 |
| 1980s | 846 | 126 |
| 1970s | 1,006 | 90 |
| 1960s | 1,892 | 41 |
| 1950s | 3,863 | 59 |
| 1940s | 3,763 | 18 |
| 1930s | 4,076 | 11 |
| 1920s | 7,660 | 46 |
| 1910s | 6,880 | 69 |
| 1900s | 1,881 | 33 |
| 1890s | 1,498 | 18 |
| 1880s | 748 | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Adele or Amelie more popular?
Adele is more popular than Amelie today: about 362 US babies were given the name Adele in 2025, compared with 329 named Amelie.
What is the difference between Adele and Amelie?
Adele means Noble (French origin), while Amelie means Industrious (French origin).
Which name is older, Adele or Amelie?
In US records, Adele first appears in 1880 and Amelie in 1886, so Adele has the longer recorded history.