Obelia
- Pronunciation
- [O-be-li-a]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Pointed Pillar
- Origin
- Greek
Obelia Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 77 baby girls have been named Obelia. The name peaked in 1918 with 13 US births that year (rank #2635).
Top States for Obelia
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Obelia births are: Texas (16).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Obelia
If you like Obelia's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
6-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Obelia's exact length and starting letter: Oakden, Oakley, Obrian, Obrien, Ocelfa.
Quick Facts About Obelia
Variant Forms
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Compare Obelia to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Obelia against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).