girl's name
Abelia
uh-BEE-lee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 6
- Births on record 125
Abelia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2001, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1985.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Abelia Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Abelia?
In 2015, Abelia was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Abelia Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Abélia | Abélia is a rare spelling of Abelia, written with an acute accent and recorded about 45 times, mostly in France. | 45 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Abelia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Abelia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Abelia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Abelia
- English uh-BEE-lee-uh
Sibling Names for Abelia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Abelia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Abelia
Is Abelia a girl's or a boy's name?
Abelia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Abelia?
Abelia has 4 syllables.
When was Abelia most popular?
Abelia peaked in 2001, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.