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Ofelia

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Pronounced oh-FEH-lya /o.ˈfe.lja/Medium

Meaning: Help, advantageMedium

In 30 seconds: Ofelia is the Spanish form of Ophelia, a girl's name meaning 'help' or 'advantage'. It carries a literary, lyrical air.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Italian

MeaningHelp, advantage

U.S. rank (2025)#2148 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births87 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1929

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,992

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

Ofelia is the Spanish and Italian rendering of the name English speakers know as Ophelia, with the sense of help or benefit at its core. The spelling softens the original into something warmer and more flowing in Romance-language mouths. It appears across Spanish, Catalan (Ofèlia) and French (Ophélie) traditions.

The name's open vowels give it a melodic quality, and its variations, from Ófelía to Ofeliya, trace its spread across several languages. Mexican actress Ofelia Medina, known for playing Frida Kahlo on film, is a well-known bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ofelia is 'help, advantage', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Variations

ÓfelíaOfèliaOpheliaOfeliyaOphélie

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Ofelia Medina (b. 1950)
Mexican actress and activist best known for portraying Frida Kahlo in the 1983 film Frida, naturaleza viva.

If you like Ofelia…

Ophelia— The familiar English spelling Ofelia mirrors, same meaning and sound.

Kenia— echoes that soft -ia sound

Grecia— shares the -ia ending

Giulia— another Italian name

Alahia— another Spanish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ofelia mean?

Ofelia is usually explained as meaning 'help, advantage' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Ofelia?

It's commonly said oh-FEH-lya /o.ˈfe.lja/.

Is Ofelia a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ofelia?

In 2024, Ofelia ranked #1902 in the U.S. for girls, with 105 births recorded.