Odelia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Odelia is a Hebrew name meaning 'I will praise the Lord'. It evolved from the name Odel and has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly within Jewish communities. The name symbolizes praise and has a positive, spiritual connotation. It does not have a significant biblical background but is well-liked for its uniqueness and elegance.
The name Odelia is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Odelia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Odelia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1086th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1589th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2440th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6104th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10265th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6805th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4102nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Odelia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Odelia"
Pronunciation
/oʊˈdiːliə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Odelia is derived from the Hebrew name 'Odel', which means 'I will praise the Lord'. It combines elements that signify praise and divine connection.
Meaning
I will praise the Lord
Language Evolution
Odel, Odelia
Historical Usage
Odelia gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among Jewish communities and has become more widely recognized in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Odel, Dalia, Odell
Modern Popularity & Image
Odelia is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with creativity and spirituality.
Famous People
Odelia M. M. A. W. van der Molen, Odelia O'Connell
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Odelia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Odelia"
"Odelia" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1086th of 9107 | 821 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1589th of 9204 | 455 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2440th of 12526 | 404 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6104th of 19264 | 125 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10265th of 27321 | 91 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6805th of 35406 | 275 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4102nd of 30306 | 429 |
Regional Popularity of "Odelia" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Odelia" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
- |
39.56% 936th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
43.48% 1023rd/2353 |
84.16% 1302nd/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
42.41% 1210th/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
77.32% 2720th/3518 |
- |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
57.22% 2955th/5164 |
- |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
94.70% 3773rd/3984 |
44.39% 1992nd/4487 |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
84.00% 5272nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Odelia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Odelia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.