Obelia Name Popularity and Statistics
Obelia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Obelia?
Obelia is spelled O-B-E-L-I-A. The name has 6 letters.
Obelia Popularity in 1943
Rank#4,691
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 843 places to #4,691 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 1931.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Obelia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1909 through 1943. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Girls | 5 | #4,691 |
| 1931 | Girls | 6 | #3,848 |
| 1928 | Girls | 6 | #4,195 |
| 1927 | Girls | 5 | #4,805 |
| 1925 | Girls | 6 | #4,426 |
| 1924 | Girls | 6 | #4,434 |
| 1919 | Girls | 5 | #4,814 |
| 1918 | Girls | 13 | #2,519 |
| 1917 | Girls | 6 | #4,083 |
| 1916 | Girls | 5 | #4,417 |
| 1914 | Girls | 8 | #2,638 |
| 1909 | Girls | 6 | #1,957 |
When Was Obelia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #2,519
1914 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #2,638
1931 · Girls
6 recorded births
National rank #3,848
1928 · Girls
6 recorded births
National rank #4,195
Where Obelia Ranked Highest in 1924
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #980 | 5 |