girl's name
Kornelia
kor-NEL-yah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Top 1000 (E&W)
- Births on record 1,215
Ireland
#565
2025 births
Kornelia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2017, when 83 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 30,997 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kornelia Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 568 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 176 |
How Popular Is Kornelia?
In 2025, Kornelia was given to 17 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Where Kornelia Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kornelia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kornelia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kornelia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kornelia
- Pronunciation kor-NEL-yah
Kornelia in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Kornelia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kornelia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kornelia
How popular is the name Kornelia?
In 2025, Kornelia was given to 17 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Is Kornelia a girl's or a boy's name?
Kornelia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kornelia?
Kornelia has 3 syllables.
When was Kornelia most popular?
Kornelia peaked in 2017, when 83 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Kornelia a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Kornelia currently ranks #565 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.