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Otilia

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningprosperous · Germanic

Otilia is a Mexican girl name meaning “prosperous”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. 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: Otilia has the name Lia hiding inside it.
  • GenerationOtilia peaked in 1935, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Otilia would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 89,286 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryOtilia first shows up in US birth records in 1893, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 132 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1893–2025

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

About the name Otilia

Otilia is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “prosperous”. 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, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Otilia

What does the name Otilia mean?

Otilia means “prosperous” and comes from Germanic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Edith (“prosperous in war”), Edie (“prosperous war”), Zaida (“prosperous”) and Zayda (“prosperous”).

What is the origin of the name Otilia?

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

Is Otilia a boy or girl name?

Otilia is a girl name. In 2025, 18 US girls were named Otilia.

How popular is the name Otilia?

Otilia ranked #6,325 for US girls in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1935, when it reached #1,182. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,628 places.

What names are similar to Otilia?

If you like Otilia, you might also like Edith, Edie, Zaida and Zayda.

What should I know before naming my baby Otilia?

Otilia is a Mexican girl name meaning “prosperous”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. 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.