Adil
a-dil
US Popularity:6247
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:righteous, fairness, justice
Adil is a boy’s name that means “righteous,” “fairness,” and “justice.” A popular masculine given name throughout the Islamic world, Adil comes from the Arabic word adl, of the same meaning. Adil not only has laudatory meanings, but kingly associations. The Adil Shahi dynasty ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur in Southern India for centuries, and many of its rulers were called Adil. If you want a slightly more uncommon spelling, Adel is also a great option.
Adil Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Adil is currently #1960 on The Bump
Boy:Adil is currently #586 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Adil is currently #6247 in U.S. births
Boy:Adil is currently #2127 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#6247
in 2022
+ 824
from 2021
Sources
WordSense Dictionary, Adil
Name Doctor, Adil
Behind the Name, Adil, June 2023
Britannica, Adil Shahi Dynasty, October 2023
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