Adael—pronounced uh-DAYL—springs from ancient Hebrew, where “Ada” (adorned) and “El” (God) braid together into the meaning “ornament of God,” a bit like draping a fresh marigold garland on the divine during a temple festival. On U.S. baby-name charts he’s been the slow-burn hero: five tiny debuts in 2002, now over seventy newborns in 2024, building momentum the way a tabla riff sneaks up and suddenly has every foot tapping. Parents love the melody of those open vowels that flow as smoothly as mango lassi, and the gentle spiritual glow that never feels preachy. Pop-culture connections pop up too—think Adiel of the Hebrew Bible or the cheeky school-yard line, “No, not singer Adele, I’m Adael with an A!”—offering a ready-made ice-breaker. Nicknames like Adi, Del, or even the playful Dali give him passports for playgrounds, prayer halls, and future boardrooms alike. Sitting comfortably beside Indian favorites like Aarav and Advait, Adael greets the world with a friendly “namaste” and a confident high-five, proving that an old-world gem can still sparkle in the neon of modern life.