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Otilia

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Pronounced oh-TEE-lee-ah /oʊˈti.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Ottilia/Odilia — from the Germanic aud, 'prosperity; fortune; wealth' (a feminine of Otto)Low

In 30 seconds: Prosperity; fortune; wealth: Otilia is a form of Ottilia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-TEE-lee-ah').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA form/spelling of Ottilia/Odilia — from the Germanic aud, 'prosperity; fortune; wealth' (a feminine of Otto)
U.S. rank (2025)#6492 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1935
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,695

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193518932025

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

Otilia is a form/spelling of Ottilia/Odilia — from the Germanic aud, 'prosperity; fortune; wealth' (a feminine of Otto). A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-TEE-lee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and East European families. Rare, prosperity-and-fortune at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ottilia comes from the Germanic aud, 'prosperity; fortune; wealth' (a feminine of Otto) — Otilia is a form of it, lyrical and classic (said 'oh-TEE-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Ottilia — Germanic etymology

Variations

OttiliaOdiliaOtylia

Nicknames

Tilly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Otilia mean?

Otilia is a form of Ottilia — Germanic 'prosperity; fortune; wealth'.

How do you pronounce Otilia?

It's said oh-TEE-lee-ah /oʊˈti.li.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Otilia a boy or girl name?

Otilia is a girl's name.

How popular is Otilia?

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

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