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Morelia

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Pronounced moh-REH-lee-ah /moʊˈrɛ.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish place Morelia (a Mexican city, named for Jose Maria Morelos); also linked to morera, 'a mulberry tree/grove'; a place-name; we note the place; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Mexican place-name; a mulberry grove: Morelia is Spanish. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'moh-REH-lee-ah').
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Origin LowSpanish
MeaningFrom the Spanish place Morelia (a Mexican city, named for Jose Maria Morelos); also linked to morera, 'a mulberry tree/grove'; a place-name; we note the place; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#16522 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 756

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619952025

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

Morelia comes from the Spanish place Morelia (a Mexican city, named for Jose Maria Morelos); it is also linked to morera, 'a mulberry tree/grove' (a place-name; we note the place; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'moh-REH-lee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, a-place-name, and modern.

Did you know? Morelia is a Mexican city (named for Jose Maria Morelos) — also linked to morera, 'a mulberry tree' — a lyrical place-name (we note the place; the routes are layered; said 'moh-REH-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Morelia — place-name; routes layered

Variations

MorellaAurelia

Nicknames

Mori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Morelia mean?

Morelia is a Mexican place-name (a city); also linked to morera ('a mulberry tree'); the routes are layered. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Morelia?

It's said moh-REH-lee-ah /moʊˈrɛ.li.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Morelia a boy or girl name?

Morelia is a girl's name.

How popular is Morelia?

Morelia is a very rare name in the U.S.

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