girl's name
Obelia
oh-BEE-lee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 6
- Births on record 77
Obelia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1943 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Obelia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 37 |
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Obelia?
In 1943, Obelia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Obelia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Obelia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Obelia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Obelia
- English oh-BEE-lee-uh
Sibling Names for Obelia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Obelia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Obelia
How popular is the name Obelia?
In 1943, Obelia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Obelia a girl's or a boy's name?
Obelia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Obelia?
Obelia has 4 syllables.
When was Obelia most popular?
Obelia peaked in 1918, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.