Ofelia Girl

Popularity: #861 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: oh-FAY-lee-ah /oʊˈfeɪliə/

Origin: Spanish; Greek

Meaning: Spanish: help; Greek: serpent

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ofelia has its roots in the Latin name Ophelia, which is derived from the Greek word ὀφέλεια (opheleia), meaning "help" or "benefit." The name Ophelia appears in classical literature, most notably in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," written in the early 17th century, where Ophelia is a tragic character whose story resonates with themes of love, loss, and madness. The transition from Ophelia to Ofelia can be traced through the influence of various languages and cultures, particularly in Spanish and Italian contexts, where the name has been adopted and adapted over the centuries.

Historically, the name Ophelia has been associated with several notable figures and works. In the biblical context, Ophelia is linked to the Hebrew name Ophiel, which appears in the Old Testament as a name of significance.

The name's presence in literature and its association with tragic narratives have contributed to its enduring appeal. The character of Ophelia in "Hamlet" has particularly cemented the name's place in cultural history, as it has been interpreted in various artistic forms, including paintings, operas, and films, since the play's debut in the early 1600s.

Culturally, Ofelia carries connotations of beauty and tragedy, often symbolizing innocence and vulnerability. The name has been embraced in various artistic expressions, reflecting its deep emotional resonance.

In literature and art, Ofelia is often depicted as a figure caught between conflicting worlds, embodying both strength and fragility. This duality has allowed the name to maintain a significant presence in cultural narratives, making it a poignant choice in various artistic and literary contexts.

Famous people named Ofelia

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

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

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Ofelia Dumas Lachtman is an author best known for The Last Resort, The House of the Spirits, and The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits.

Ofelia Medina is an actress best known for The Other Conquest, The Crime of Father Amaro, and The Last of the Conquerors.

Fictional characters named Ofelia

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Ofelia is a fictional character from the film Pan's Labyrinth. She is a young girl who discovers a mysterious labyrinth and embarks on a quest to prove herself as the reincarnation of a lost princess.

Sibling suggestions

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

OliviaOrianaOctaviaOpalOdelia

Similar names

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

OpheliaAmeliaSophiaElenaCeciliaLiviaMireiaEstella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ofelia was first seen in the United States in 1900.

Ofelia has ranked as high as #999 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, Illinois, and New Mexico.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ofelia 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 Ofelia 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 Ofelia.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 87 0 87
2024 105 0 105
2023 68 0 68
2022 83 0 83
2021 93 0 93
2020 85 0 85
2019 78 0 78
2018 74 0 74
2017 79 0 79
2016 69 0 69
2015 58 0 58
2014 45 0 45
2013 46 0 46
2012 35 0 35
2011 49 0 49
2010 46 0 46
2009 50 0 50
2008 60 0 60
2007 69 0 69
2006 57 0 57
2005 56 0 56
2004 54 0 54
2003 48 0 48
2002 64 0 64
2001 52 0 52
2000 54 0 54
1999 49 0 49
1998 50 0 50
1997 47 0 47
1996 59 0 59
1995 57 0 57
1994 56 0 56
1993 66 0 66
1992 72 0 72
1991 73 0 73
1990 47 0 47
1989 63 0 63
1988 52 0 52
1987 58 0 58
1986 69 0 69
1985 67 0 67
1984 52 0 52
1983 63 0 63
1982 66 0 66
1981 88 0 88
1980 83 0 83
1979 64 0 64
1978 72 0 72
1977 63 0 63
1976 77 0 77
1975 80 0 80
1974 73 0 73
1973 61 0 61
1972 74 0 74
1971 61 0 61
1970 59 0 59
1969 69 0 69
1968 63 0 63
1967 58 0 58
1966 75 0 75
1965 79 0 79
1964 80 0 80
1963 71 0 71
1962 83 0 83
1961 72 0 72
1960 90 0 90
1959 88 0 88
1958 107 0 107
1957 104 0 104
1956 92 0 92
1955 113 0 113
1954 98 0 98
1953 138 0 138
1952 135 0 135
1951 120 0 120
1950 114 0 114
1949 131 0 131
1948 125 0 125
1947 122 0 122
1946 135 0 135
1945 106 0 106
1944 114 0 114
1943 79 0 79
1942 104 0 104
1941 88 0 88
1940 100 0 100
1939 84 0 84
1938 85 0 85
1937 103 5 98
1936 90 0 90
1935 100 0 100
1934 148 0 148
1933 111 0 111
1932 105 0 105
1931 130 0 130
1930 143 0 143
1929 154 0 154
1928 135 0 135
1927 111 0 111
1926 130 0 130
1925 151 0 151
1924 89 0 89
1923 89 0 89
1922 82 0 82
1921 62 0 62
1920 54 0 54
1919 38 0 38
1918 41 0 41
1917 30 0 30
1916 28 0 28
1915 21 0 21
1914 27 0 27
1913 10 0 10
1912 21 0 21
1911 14 0 14
1910 13 0 13
1909 5 0 5
1908 8 0 8
1907 13 0 13
1906 10 0 10
1905 6 0 6
1904 10 0 10
1900 8 0 8

Top States for Ofelia (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
CA 27
54%
TX 17
34%
IL 6
12%