Orelia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Orelia is a name of Latin origin meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'. It evolved from the name Aurelia and has historical forms including Orelle. The name is associated with beauty and brightness, and it gained popularity in the 19th century. It does not have biblical relevance. Today, Orelia is viewed as unique and elegant, and notable individuals with this name include Orelia S. G. O'Bergh and Orelia J. St. Clair.
The name Orelia is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Orelia has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Orelia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1781st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2381st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4234th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9197th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Orelia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Orelia"
Pronunciation
/oʊˈrɛliə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Orelia is derived from the Latin word 'aurelius', which means 'golden' or 'gilded'. It is often associated with beauty and brightness.
Meaning
golden, gilded
Language Evolution
Aurelia, Orelia, Orelle
Historical Usage
Orelia gained popularity in the 19th century as a feminine form of Aurelius, particularly in literary contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Aurelia, Orelle, Rhea
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Orelia is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often chosen for its lyrical sound and historical roots.
Famous People
Orelia S. G. O'Bergh, Orelia J. St. Clair
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Orelia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Orelia"
"Orelia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1781st of 9107 | 385 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2381st of 9204 | 240 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4234th of 12526 | 162 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9197th of 19264 | 56 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18297th of 27321 | 23 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18286th of 30306 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Orelia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Orelia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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36.86% 872nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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45.43% 1069th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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71.12% 2029th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Orelia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Orelia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.