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Odelia

♀ Girl

Pronounced ohd-EHL-ya /oʊd.ˈɛl.jə/Low

Meaning: Origin uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Odelia is a girl's name with a graceful, flowing sound, though its origin and meaning are not firmly settled.
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Origin LowUncertain
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#2952 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births56 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,803

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418802024

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

The exact source of Odelia is uncertain. It resembles a family of names built on similar elements, but since we can't confirm a single root or meaning from the data, we'll leave it open rather than guess.

Three open syllables give the name a lyrical, melodic feel, and the -lia ending ties it loosely to a wider group of decorative girls' names.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Odelia is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Odelia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Odelia mean?

Odelia is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Odelia?

It's commonly said ohd-EHL-ya /oʊd.ˈɛl.jə/.

Is Odelia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Odelia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Odelia?

In 2024, Odelia ranked #2952 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.

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