Adil

Adil - A very unique male name

Adil appeared on the charts for the first time in 1984 on position #2043. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Adil and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Adil? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Adil. The baby boy name Adil was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2998 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Adil peaked in popularity 29 years ago in 1997 on position 1717.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Adil, 1-5?

Adil is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Adil is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #1,284 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,576.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Adil is where you live.

---

Comment and discuss

---

Adil origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic ʿādil, 'just, fair, one who acts with justice'

Adil is a well-established Arabic name built on the word for justice, in the American data since 1984 through Muslim families. It has held a small, steady place, peaking modestly in 2007.

Attested etymology

Adil is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Adil, pop culture references for the name Adil and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Adil

We've found the following names that sound similar to Adil, sorted by popularity.

Adiel / Adel / Attilio / Adael / Atlee / Adell / Adal / Adley / Attila / Audel /

---

Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Adil

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Adil a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Adil?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

---

Pronunciation

AH-dil · /ˈɑdɪl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Aadil — A long-vowel transliteration of the same name
• Adel — A related transliteration — a separate established name

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Adil carries one of the clearest virtues in any naming tradition — justice — in a short, dignified form. It travels well and pronounces easily once heard.

Worth knowing

• Transliteration varies — Aadil and Adel both appear.