Girl Name
Ofelia
Ofelia 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.
Ofelia is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Ofelia often also consider Ophelia.
Ofelia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ofelia has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ofelia as O·F·E·L·I·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ofelia is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ofelia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ofeliaa, Ofeliae, Ofeliay, Ofeli.
- Nicknames: Ofe and O.
- Middle names: Pair Ofelia with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ofelia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ophelia, Opal, Oval, Olivia, Odelia — full picks on the sibling names for Ofelia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ofelia? Browse our names like Ofelia 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 Ofelia
What does the name Ofelia mean?
Ofelia 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 Ofelia?
The exact origin of Ofelia is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Ofelia?
Ofelia has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ofelia a boy's or girl's name?
Ofelia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Ofelia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ofelia sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ofelia?
Names that share Ofelia's sound and style include Ophelia, Opal, Oval, Olivia, Odelia.
What middle names pair well with Ofelia?
Good middle-name fits for Ofelia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ofelia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ofelia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ofelia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ofelia share its rhythm without rhyming — Ophelia, Opal, Oval all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.