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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: oh-DEH-lee-ah /oʊˈdɛliə/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: I will praise the Lord; English: wealthy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Odelia has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the elements 'ode' meaning 'song' and 'lia' which can be interpreted as 'God' or 'belonging to God.' This etymological foundation suggests a meaning akin to 'I will praise God' or 'song of God.' The name transitioned into various forms through linguistic evolution, notably appearing in the Yiddish form 'Odel' before being adopted into English-speaking contexts, where it has been embraced as a feminine given name. Historically, the name Odelia does not have a direct mention in significant biblical texts, but its Hebrew roots connect it to a rich tradition of names that reflect devotion and praise.
The name's presence in Jewish communities can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it was often used among Ashkenazi Jews. The name gained some recognition in the broader Christian context, particularly through translations of the Hebrew Bible and other religious texts, which highlighted the significance of names that invoke divine attributes or praise.
Culturally, Odelia embodies themes of spirituality and artistic expression, resonating with the idea of song and worship. This connection to music and praise has allowed the name to maintain a certain charm and significance within various cultural narratives.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as 'Deli' or 'Odie' have emerged, reflecting affectionate or familial ties, though these variations are less documented in historical texts. Overall, Odelia stands as a name that encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage, religious significance, and cultural resonance.
Famous people named Odelia
In this section, you will find notable people named Odelia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Odelia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Odelia D. is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the indie music scene and her album 'The Sound of Silence'.
Odelia K. is a visual artist best known for her contemporary installations and exhibitions in major art galleries.
Fictional characters named Odelia
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Odelia is a fictional character from the book series The Odelia Grey Mysteries. She is a plus-sized, middle-aged private investigator who solves various murder cases.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Odelia was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Odelia has ranked as high as #1304 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Louisiana, New York, Texas, California, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Odelia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Odelia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Odelia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Odelia (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 14 | |
| IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Odelia.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1953 | 29 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1951 | 28 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1948 | 30 |
| 1947 | 29 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1944 | 24 |
| 1943 | 23 |
| 1942 | 20 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1940 | 29 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1937 | 30 |
| 1936 | 30 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1934 | 27 |
| 1933 | 31 |
| 1932 | 30 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1930 | 23 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1925 | 37 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1923 | 33 |
| 1922 | 42 |
| 1921 | 48 |
| 1920 | 46 |
| 1919 | 49 |
| 1918 | 45 |
| 1917 | 44 |
| 1916 | 35 |
| 1915 | 40 |
| 1914 | 31 |
| 1913 | 29 |
| 1912 | 25 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1910 | 27 |
| 1909 | 28 |
| 1908 | 19 |
| 1907 | 29 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1905 | 19 |
| 1904 | 21 |
| 1903 | 22 |
| 1902 | 21 |
| 1901 | 16 |
| 1900 | 17 |
| 1899 | 16 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1896 | 18 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1894 | 12 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1892 | 14 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1880 | 6 |