Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Elodia
GirlSpanish, Germanic· “Spanish saint's name, uncertain meaning”
- Meaning
- Spanish saint's name, uncertain meaning (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Spanish, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- eh-LOH-dee-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #10,338
- US babies 2025
- 9
- Best rank
- #1,101 (1927)
- Peak year
- 1927
Meaning and origin of Elodia
Elodia is often said to mean “Spanish saint's name, uncertain meaning”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and Germanic roots.
Elodia is a Spanish name, the form of Alodia, borne by a young Christian martyr of ninth-century Huesca, who is honored together with her sister Nunilo. The meaning is uncertain. It may be of Germanic origin, perhaps built from elements meaning foreign and wealth, or it may be connected with the Greek word for a marsh, but neither explanation is certain. Elodia is used in Spain, Mexico and the Philippines and among Latino families in the United States. It is said eh-LOH-dee-uh. Elo and Lodi make quick everyday forms, and it resembles Elodie, the popular French form.
Popularity over time
Elodia first appears in US Social Security records in 1893. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,101 in 1927, the same year it reached its highest count of 48 babies. In 2025, 9 babies were named Elodia, and it ranked #10,338 nationally.
Its national rank moved from #2,632 in 1920, #1,689 in 1950, #4,380 in 1980, #12,183 in 2000, and #10,338 in 2025. Of the 1,813 US girls named Elodia since records began, 17% were born in the 1940s, its biggest decade. The 1920s come next, with 310 babies. Since 2010, 33 more have been named Elodia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Romayne, Cleone, Nelma, Arbutus, and Gennie.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elodia is usually pronounced eh-LOH-dee-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Elodia
A few middle names that flow with Elodia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elodia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elodia mean?
Elodia is often said to mean “Spanish saint's name, uncertain meaning”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Elodia?
Elodia has Spanish and Germanic roots. Elodia is a Spanish name, the form of Alodia, borne by a young Christian martyr of ninth-century Huesca, who is honored together with her sister Nunilo.
Is Elodia a popular name?
Not especially. Elodia ranked #10,338 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Elodia a boy or girl name?
Elodia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elodia?
Elodia is usually pronounced eh-LOH-dee-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings