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Argelia

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Pronounced ar-HEL-yuh /ɑːrˈxɛljə/Medium

Meaning: Argelia is a Spanish feminine name usually linked to the Greek 'argos', 'bright', 'shining' or 'white', the same root behind names like Argia. It is also the Spanish name of Algeria, so some families associate it with the country. It has long been used in Mexican and other Latin American communities.Low

In 30 seconds: Argelia is a Spanish girl's name, likely from the Greek for 'bright' or 'shining', said ar-HEL-yuh.

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Origin LowGreek, Spanish

MeaningArgelia is a Spanish feminine name usually linked to the Greek 'argos', 'bright', 'shining' or 'white', the same root behind names like Argia. It is also the Spanish name of Algeria, so some families associate it with the country. It has long been used in Mexican and other Latin American communities.

U.S. rank (2022)#15539 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 835

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Argelia comes into American records through Spanish-speaking families, its likeliest root the Greek 'argos', 'bright' or 'shining'. It doubles as the Spanish name of Algeria, giving it a second, geographic layer of meaning.

The name was never common in the national figures, and unusually its recorded high falls late, around 1992, reflecting steady Latina use rather than a mid-century vogue. It remains a warm heritage choice, familiar within Spanish-speaking communities and rare outside them.

Did you know? Argelia is also the Spanish name for the country Algeria, an association some families keep in mind.

Overall data confidence 45%

References - Argelia — Spanish name; likely Greek argos 'bright'; also Sp. for Algeria

Variations

ArgiaArgelisArgelida

Nicknames

Argi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Argelia mean?

It is a Spanish name, likely from the Greek 'argos' meaning 'bright' or 'shining'; it is also the Spanish name for Algeria.

How do you pronounce Argelia?

It's said ar-HEL-yuh /ɑːrˈxɛljə/, three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Argelia a boy or girl name?

Argelia is used as a girl's name.

Is Argelia a popular name?

No, it has always been rare in America, a heritage name used steadily in Spanish-speaking families, especially later in the twentieth century.