Odelia Girl

Popularity: #892 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Odelia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AdeliaOpheliaAmeliaDelilahElianaSelah

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Odelia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

OdetteOliviaAureliaDeliaIsabellaAriaCelesteElenaSophiaMirella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Odelia was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Odelia has ranked as high as #5129 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, New York, California, and New Mexico.

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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 56 56
2024 57 57
2023 43 43
2022 38 38
2021 39 39
2020 37 37
2019 37 37
2018 29 29
2017 36 36
2016 34 34
2015 30 30
2014 22 22
2013 28 28
2012 22 22
2011 22 22
2010 23 23
2009 27 27
2008 21 21
2007 24 24
2006 22 22
2005 13 13
2004 12 12
2003 15 15
2002 14 14
2001 14 14
2000 19 19
1999 11 11
1998 7 7
1997 9 9
1993 11 11
1992 5 5
1991 7 7
1989 9 9
1988 6 6
1987 8 8
1986 6 6
1985 10 10
1984 5 5
1983 6 6
1982 6 6
1981 12 12
1980 7 7
1979 8 8
1978 10 10
1977 7 7
1974 8 8
1973 5 5
1971 11 11
1970 12 12
1969 7 7
1968 15 15
1967 10 10
1966 9 9
1965 16 16
1964 11 11
1963 16 16
1962 13 13
1961 12 12
1960 12 12
1959 20 20
1958 22 22
1957 17 17
1956 23 23
1955 20 20
1954 25 25
1953 29 29
1952 22 22
1951 28 28
1950 17 17
1949 31 31
1948 30 30
1947 29 29
1946 27 27
1945 13 13
1944 24 24
1943 23 23
1942 20 20
1941 27 27
1940 29 29
1939 21 21
1938 22 22
1937 30 30
1936 30 30
1935 28 28
1934 27 27
1933 31 31
1932 30 30
1931 25 25
1930 23 23
1929 27 27
1928 25 25
1927 31 31
1926 25 25
1925 37 37
1924 29 29
1923 33 33
1922 42 42
1921 48 48
1920 46 46
1919 49 49
1918 45 45
1917 44 44
1916 35 35
1915 40 40
1914 31 31
1913 29 29
1912 25 25
1911 16 16
1910 27 27
1909 28 28
1908 19 19
1907 29 29
1906 14 14
1905 19 19
1904 21 21
1903 22 22
1902 21 21
1901 16 16
1900 17 17
1899 16 16
1898 14 14
1897 14 14
1896 18 18
1895 12 12
1894 12 12
1893 10 10
1892 14 14
1891 8 8
1889 8 8
1888 11 11
1887 11 11
1886 10 10
1884 10 10
1883 6 6
1882 6 6
1880 6 6

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 14
70%
IL 6
30%