Otilia Girl

Popularity: #930 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: oh-TIL-ee-ah /oʊˈtɪl.i.ə/

Origin: Latin; Spanish

Meaning: Latin: prosperous; Spanish: little wealth

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Otilia has its roots in the Germanic name Odilia, which is derived from the elements "od" meaning "wealth" or "fortune" and "hild" meaning "battle". The name underwent various transformations as it spread through different cultures and languages.

It was Latinized as Odilia and later adapted into Old French as Otilie before making its way into English usage. This evolution reflects the broader patterns of migration and cultural exchange in medieval Europe, particularly as Germanic tribes interacted with the Roman Empire and later with the Frankish kingdoms.

Historically, Odilia is associated with Saint Odilia, a 7th-century figure who is venerated in the region of Alsace in France. According to tradition, she was born blind and was miraculously healed, leading her to become a nun and the abbess of a convent.

Her feast day is celebrated on December 13, and she is regarded as the patron saint of the blind and those with visual impairments. The name gained prominence in Christian contexts, particularly in regions influenced by the cult of saints, which helped to solidify its place in various European cultures.

Culturally, Otilia and its variants have been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing strength and resilience due to their etymological roots in battle and fortune. The name has been used in literature and art, contributing to its enduring legacy.

In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Tilly or Oti have emerged, reflecting affectionate or familial connections. Overall, Otilia carries a rich historical and cultural significance that highlights the interplay between language, religion, and societal values throughout the centuries.

Famous people named Otilia

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

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Otilia is a singer best known for her songs "Bilionera," "Prison", and "I Don't Care.".

Otilia D. is a Romanian actress best known for her roles in various television series and films.

Fictional characters named Otilia

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Otilia is a fictional character from the novel The Woman from Sarajevo by Ivo Andric. She is a central figure whose life and experiences reflect the complexities of love and societal expectations in her time.

Sibling suggestions

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

OliviaOctaviaOpheliaOrianaOdelia

Similar names

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

OttilieOpheliaAureliaAmaliaNataliaCeciliaLuciaSylvia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Otilia was first seen in the United States in 1893.

Otilia has ranked as high as #2156 nationally, which occurred in 1935, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Otilia 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 Otilia 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 Otilia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 18 18
2024 12 12
2023 13 13
2022 14 14
2021 12 12
2020 11 11
2019 9 9
2018 10 10
2016 10 10
2015 6 6
2014 10 10
2012 5 5
2011 7 7
2010 6 6
2009 8 8
2008 6 6
2007 9 9
2005 5 5
2004 5 5
2003 5 5
2002 6 6
2001 7 7
2000 6 6
1999 8 8
1998 10 10
1997 17 17
1995 10 10
1994 8 8
1993 5 5
1992 12 12
1991 12 12
1990 11 11
1989 12 12
1988 13 13
1987 11 11
1986 18 18
1985 8 8
1984 9 9
1983 8 8
1982 20 20
1981 12 12
1980 14 14
1979 15 15
1978 9 9
1977 10 10
1976 10 10
1975 16 16
1974 15 15
1973 15 15
1972 15 15
1971 11 11
1970 7 7
1969 8 8
1968 12 12
1967 13 13
1966 8 8
1965 16 16
1964 9 9
1963 21 21
1962 10 10
1961 12 12
1960 13 13
1959 14 14
1958 15 15
1957 13 13
1956 15 15
1955 11 11
1954 11 11
1953 7 7
1952 25 25
1951 16 16
1950 10 10
1949 8 8
1948 25 25
1947 16 16
1946 16 16
1945 11 11
1944 15 15
1943 18 18
1942 17 17
1941 19 19
1940 14 14
1939 19 19
1938 16 16
1937 19 19
1936 21 21
1935 36 36
1934 23 23
1933 23 23
1932 25 25
1931 17 17
1930 20 20
1929 32 32
1928 35 35
1927 33 33
1926 26 26
1925 26 26
1924 32 32
1923 30 30
1922 30 30
1921 23 23
1920 24 24
1919 23 23
1918 16 16
1917 21 21
1916 17 17
1915 18 18
1914 24 24
1913 16 16
1912 11 11
1911 8 8
1910 10 10
1909 7 7
1907 10 10
1905 5 5
1903 5 5
1901 7 7
1900 5 5
1899 7 7
1896 5 5
1894 7 7
1893 5 5

Top States for Otilia (1998)

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 5
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