Ofelia

Ofelia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “help”, “aid”, “succour.” In 2024 it was given to 105 girls in the United States.

Ofelia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“help”, “aid”, “succour”
Pronunciation
/www.digitale-sammlungen.de/

About the name Ofelia

Ofelia belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “help”, “aid”, “succour” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ofelia first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #533 in 1934, and in 2024 105 babies received the name — 8,905 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ofelia in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#533 in 1934
Peak year
1929
Babies named Ofelia in 2024
105
Total since 1880
8,905

Ofelia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2341 in 2021
Babies named Ofelia in 2025
6
Total since 1996
125

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ofelia mean?

Ofelia means “help”, “aid”, “succour” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ofelia a boy or girl name?

Ofelia is a girl name. In 2024, 105 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ofelia?

Ofelia comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Ofelia?

Ofelia first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #533 in 1934, and 105 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ofelia?

Ofelia is pronounced /www.digitale-sammlungen.de/ (IPA).

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