Ofelia
oh-fay-lee-uh
US Popularity:4596
Origin:Greek
Meaning:One who assists or helps
Ofelia is a girl's name of Greek origin. A variant in many languages of Ophelia, it's easy to connote this name with tragedy In William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. However, in its purest sense, this name denotes "one who assists or helps," and who doesn't want a child who knows the value of love and friendship?
Ofelia Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ofelia is currently #2482 on The Bump
Girl:Ofelia is currently #1704 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ofelia is currently #4596 in U.S. births
Girl:Ofelia is currently #2599 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2599
in 2023
- 313
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 243, 245
Behind the Name, Ofelia, April 2022
Behind the Name, Ophelia, April 2024
Name Doctor, Ofelia
Britannica, Ophelia, fictional character, May 2024
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