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Ofelia

Girl name · Mexican

Meaninghelp · Greek

Ofelia is a Mexican girl name meaning “help”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Ofelia has the name Elia hiding inside it.
  • Word funOfelia doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationOfelia peaked in 1934, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ofelia would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 18,484 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryOfelia first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1900–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Ofelia

Ofelia is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “help”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1930s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

Other spellings of Ofelia

Girl name: Ophelia

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Questions about the name Ofelia

What does the name Ofelia mean?

Ofelia means “help” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Ezra (“help”), Ophelia (“help”), Azriel (“help of God”) and Socorro (“help, aid”).

What is the origin of the name Ofelia?

Ofelia is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Ofelia a boy or girl name?

Ofelia is a girl name. In 2025, 87 US girls were named Ofelia.

How popular is the name Ofelia?

Ofelia ranked #2,139 for US girls in 2025, given to 87 babies. Its best year was 1934, when it reached #533. Over the last five years it has slipped 4 places.

What names are similar to Ofelia?

If you like Ofelia, you might also like Ophelia, Ezra, Azriel and Socorro. Ophelia is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Ofelia?

Ofelia is a Mexican girl name meaning “help”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.