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Romelia

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Pronounced roh-MEH-lee-ah /roʊˈmɛ.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish name — variously from the biblical Romelia ('the Lord's exalted one', Hebrew), or an elaboration of Romola/Romana ('Roman'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The Lord's exalted one: Romelia ties to the biblical Romelia (and Roman). Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'roh-MEH-lee-ah').

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Origin LowHebrew, Latin

MeaningA Spanish name — variously from the biblical Romelia ('the Lord's exalted one', Hebrew), or an elaboration of Romola/Romana ('Roman'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#14579 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1954

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,623

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

Romelia is a Spanish name — variously from the biblical Romelia/Remaliah, 'the Lord's exalted one; whom Jehovah has adorned' (Hebrew), and an elaboration of Romola/Romana, 'Roman' (Latin; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft, vintage Latina name (said 'roh-MEH-lee-ah'; nickname Rome).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, the-Lord's-exalted-one at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Romelia ties to the biblical Romelia, 'the Lord's exalted one' (Hebrew), and to Romola/Romana, 'Roman' — a lyrical, soft Latina name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'roh-MEH-lee-ah').

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References — Romelia — routes layered

Variations

RomolaRomanaRomilia

Nicknames

Rome

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Romelia mean?

Romelia ties to the biblical Romelia ('the Lord's exalted one') and Romana ('Roman'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Romelia?

It's said roh-MEH-lee-ah /roʊˈmɛ.li.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Romelia a boy or girl name?

Romelia is a girl's name.

How popular is Romelia?

Romelia is a rare name in the U.S.