Boy · #6,512 in 2026

Adal

Name: Popularity of the name Adal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Adal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,512

Peak Rank

#2,736 (2006)

Total Babies

421

5-Yr Trend

-6%

1985

First Year

2026

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#2736

Peak Rank

421

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Adal

Adal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 38 Adals were born — ranking #2,932 that year. As of 2026, Adal ranks #6,512 for baby boys with 12 births, gradually falling (-6%). In total, more than 421 Adals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Adal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Adal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Adle
Adol
Idol
Idle
Oodle
Addle
Idyll
Odl
Idel
Edel
Odle
Idal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Adal

What does the name Adal mean?

Adal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Adal in 2026?

In 2026, Adal ranks #6,512 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Adal most popular?

Adal reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #2,736 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Adal most popular?

Adal has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Adal.

Is Adal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Adal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Adal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Adal include Jefery, Keyvon, Torren. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Adal

Adal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 421 births in the dataset. Adal's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #2,736. Use the chart and map above to compare Adal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.