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Rogelia

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningfamous spear · Germanic

Rogelia is a Mexican girl name meaning “famous spear”, 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: Rogelia has the name Elia hiding inside it.
  • Word funRogelia doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • GenerationRogelia peaked in 1928, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
  • HistoryRogelia first shows up in US birth records in 1928, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 97 years since.
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hello, little Rogelia

US births per million girls, 1928–2025

03.571928196020002023

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

About the name Rogelia

Rogelia is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “famous spear”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, 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

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Questions about the name Rogelia

What does the name Rogelia mean?

Rogelia means “famous spear” and comes from Germanic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Louise (“famous warrior”), Louisa (“famous warrior”), Rudy (“famous wolf”) and Luisa (“famous warrior”).

What is the origin of the name Rogelia?

Rogelia 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 Rogelia a boy or girl name?

Rogelia is a girl name.

How popular is the name Rogelia?

Rogelia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #3,743 in 1928, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Rogelia?

If you like Rogelia, you might also like Louise, Louisa, Rudy and Luisa.

What should I know before naming my baby Rogelia?

Rogelia is a Mexican girl name meaning “famous spear”, 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.