Odilia Girl

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: oh-DIL-ee-uh /oʊˈdɪl.i.ə/

Origin: German; Latin

Meaning: German: prosperous; Latin: wealthy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Odilia has its roots in the Germanic elements "od" meaning "wealth" or "fortune" and "hild" meaning "battle." The name is believed to have originated from the Old High German name "Odilia," which was used in medieval German-speaking regions. It entered the Latinized form "Odilia" through the influence of the Christianization of the Germanic tribes, where it became associated with saints and noble figures in the early Middle Ages.

The name was further disseminated into Old French and eventually made its way into English, retaining its original form and meaning throughout these transitions. A significant historical milestone associated with the name Odilia is Saint Odilia, who is venerated in the 7th century.

She is considered the patron saint of the Alsace region in France and is often associated with healing and protection. Her life and legacy contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian contexts, particularly among those of French and German descent.

The cult of Saint Odilia flourished during the medieval period, leading to the establishment of various churches and monasteries in her honor, which helped to solidify the name's significance in religious and cultural traditions. Culturally, the name Odilia has been associated with themes of nobility and strength, reflecting its etymological roots in wealth and battle.

The name has also been linked to various legends and folklore, particularly in regions where Saint Odilia was venerated. In some traditions, diminutive forms such as "Dilly" have emerged, although these are less documented historically.

Overall, Odilia embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural resonance that has allowed it to endure through the centuries.

Famous people named Odilia

In this section, you will find notable people named Odilia. 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 Odilia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Odilia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Odilia D'Abo is a model and actress best known for The Last of the Mohicans, The Man Who Knew Too Little, and The Mummy Returns.

Odilia is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the indie music scene and her album 'The Light Within'.

Sibling suggestions

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

OliviaOpheliaOrianaOctaviaOdelia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Odilia. 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.

AdeliaAmeliaCordeliaDeliaMadelinaOpheliaTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Odilia was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Odilia has ranked as high as #2454 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Texas, New Mexico, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Odilia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Odilia 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 Odilia 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 Odilia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 16 16
2024 11 11
2023 10 10
2022 9 9
2021 10 10
2020 6 6
2019 9 9
2018 10 10
2015 12 12
2013 5 5
2012 7 7
2010 7 7
2008 5 5
2006 6 6
2004 6 6
2000 6 6
1999 5 5
1997 7 7
1995 5 5
1993 5 5
1992 6 6
1991 5 5
1990 5 5
1989 6 6
1988 7 7
1987 6 6
1986 5 5
1985 8 8
1983 10 10
1981 9 9
1980 8 8
1979 11 11
1978 7 7
1975 7 7
1974 12 12
1973 9 9
1972 8 8
1971 7 7
1970 11 11
1969 12 12
1968 9 9
1967 15 15
1966 16 16
1965 13 13
1964 25 25
1963 17 17
1962 14 14
1961 11 11
1960 16 16
1959 20 20
1958 17 17
1957 15 15
1956 22 22
1955 26 26
1954 30 30
1953 32 32
1952 17 17
1951 26 26
1950 21 21
1949 17 17
1948 25 25
1947 22 22
1946 24 24
1945 18 18
1944 23 23
1943 20 20
1942 26 26
1941 21 21
1940 33 33
1939 20 20
1938 27 27
1937 20 20
1936 7 7
1935 13 13
1934 19 19
1933 12 12
1932 15 15
1931 13 13
1930 13 13
1929 13 13
1928 7 7
1927 13 13
1926 10 10
1925 13 13
1924 14 14
1923 6 6
1922 35 35
1921 27 27
1920 8 8
1919 14 14
1918 14 14
1917 12 12
1916 10 10
1915 6 6

Top States for Odilia (1979)

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
TX 6
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