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Otillia

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Pronounced oh-TIL-ee-uh /oʊˈtɪl.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Ottilie/Odilia, from the Germanic element od/ot ('wealth; fortune; prosperity'). St Odilia is the patron saint of Alsace and of good eyesight. Vintage and warm.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage Germanic name: Otillia means 'prosperity; fortune' (said 'oh-TIL-ee-uh'). Warm and old-world.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningA form of Ottilie/Odilia, from the Germanic element od/ot ('wealth; fortune; prosperity'). St Odilia is the patron saint of Alsace and of good eyesight. Vintage and warm.
U.S. rank (2023)#14720 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1895
Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 189518882023

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

Otillia comes from Ottilie/Odilia, from the Germanic od/ot ('wealth; fortune; prosperity'), tied to St Odilia of Alsace. It reads vintage and gentle — rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-TIL-ee-uh').

It appears rarely, with an antique European feel. Rare, warm, and old-world.

Did you know? Otillia is a form of Ottilie/Odilia, from the Germanic od ('wealth; fortune') — St Odilia is the patron saint of Alsace and of eyesight — a warm, old-world name (said 'oh-TIL-ee-uh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Otillia — Ottilie/Odilia form; Germanic 'wealth; fortune'; St Odilia

Variations

OttilieOdiliaOttilia

Nicknames

TillieLia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Otillia mean?

Otillia is a form of Ottilie/Odilia, from the Germanic od — 'wealth; fortune; prosperity.'

How do you pronounce Otillia?

It's said oh-TIL-ee-uh /oʊˈtɪl.i.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Otillia a boy or girl name?

Otillia is a girl's name.

How popular is Otillia?

Otillia is a rare name in the U.S.

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