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Omelia

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Pronounced oh-MEE-lee-uh /oʊˈmi.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: Omelia is a rare modern form best read as a variant of Amelia (from Germanic amal, 'work; industriousness') with an O- opening, or as a cousin of Ophelia. It also echoes the Greek word homilia ('discourse'), source of 'homily', though a deliberate link is unlikely. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An O-opening cousin of Amelia and Ophelia (said 'oh-MEE-lee-uh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Latin
MeaningOmelia is a rare modern form best read as a variant of Amelia (from Germanic amal, 'work; industriousness') with an O- opening, or as a cousin of Ophelia. It also echoes the Greek word homilia ('discourse'), source of 'homily', though a deliberate link is unlikely. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#13224 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192319122022

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

Omelia is a rare form with no settled history. Most readers place it beside Amelia, from the Germanic element amal ('work; striving'), or beside Ophelia. A distant echo of Greek homilia, 'discourse' — the root of 'homily' — is audible but almost certainly accidental. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'oh-MEE-lee-uh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. and is newly emerging. Rare, round, and softly classical.

Did you know? Omelia sounds like Amelia turned a quarter-step. Amelia comes from a Germanic root meaning 'work' or 'industriousness'; Omelia is the rarer, rounder variant, and its exact route is uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Omelia — Amelia/Ophelia orbit; routes uncertain

Variations

AmeliaOfeliaOmelie

Nicknames

MelLiaOmi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Omelia mean?

Omelia is best read as a variant of Amelia (from a Germanic root meaning 'work; striving') or a cousin of Ophelia. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Omelia?

It's said oh-MEE-lee-uh /oʊˈmi.li.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Omelia a boy or girl name?

Omelia is a girl's name.

How popular is Omelia?

Omelia is very rare and newly emerging for girls in the U.S.

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