Girl Name
Odelia
Odelia is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Odelia — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Otilia is on your shortlist, Odelia belongs in the same conversation.
Odelia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Odelia has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Odelia as O·D·E·L·I·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Odelia is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Odelia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Odeliaa, Odeliae, Odeliay, Odeli.
- Nicknames: Ode and O.
- Middle names: Pair Odelia with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Odelia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Otilia, Odella, Odile, Odell, Othello — full picks on the sibling names for Odelia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Odelia? Browse our names like Odelia guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Odelia
What does the name Odelia mean?
Odelia has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Odelia?
The exact origin of Odelia is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Odelia?
Odelia has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Odelia a boy's or girl's name?
Odelia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Odelia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Odelia sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Odelia?
Names that share Odelia's sound and style include Otilia, Odella, Odile, Odell, Othello.
What middle names pair well with Odelia?
Good middle-name fits for Odelia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Odelia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Odelia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Odelia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Odelia share its rhythm without rhyming — Otilia, Odella, Odile all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.