Ozella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ozella has Hebrew origins, meaning 'strength' or 'power'. It has evolved from the name Oz, developing into its current form. The name is associated with traits of strength and resilience, though it has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Ozella is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Ozella has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Ozella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 908th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1285th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2842nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9563rd out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15056th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ozella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ozella"
Pronunciation
/oʊˈzɛlə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Ozella is derived from the Hebrew name 'Oz', meaning 'strength' or 'power', with a diminutive suffix that can indicate 'little' or 'beloved'.
Meaning
strength, power
Language Evolution
Oz, Ozella
Historical Usage
Ozella is a relatively modern name that has seen varied usage since the 20th century, often in English-speaking regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Ozel, Ozelia
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Ozella is considered unique and carries a strong, positive connotation associated with strength and femininity.
Famous People
Ozella McKinnon, an American educator and community leader.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ozella"
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 "Ozella"
"Ozella" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 908th of 9107 | 1,129 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1285th of 9204 | 638 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2842nd of 12526 | 315 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9563rd of 19264 | 51 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15056th of 30306 | 54 |
Regional Popularity of "Ozella" 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 "Ozella" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
26.04% 616th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
41.82% 984th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
95.80% 2328th/2430 |
74.48% 2125th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ozella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ozella" 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.