Adlai

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Adlai

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Adlai is an alternate form of the name Adaliah. From Hebrew, it means “God is Just.”

History:
Found in the Bible, Adlai was and has always been rare. It is a well-known name, however, thanks to two prominent American politicians.

Pronunciation: add-lay.

Alternates: Adaliah, Adeliah.

Famous Bearers:
Political Figures:
Adlai Edwin Stevenson (1835-1914)
American politician.
Adlai Edwin Stevenson, II (1900-1965)
American politician.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Adlai

Popularity of Adlai:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A