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Ofelia
GirlSpanish, Greek· “Spanish form of Ophelia, help”
- Meaning
- Spanish form of Ophelia, help
- Origin
- Spanish, Greek
- Pronunciation
- oh-FAY-lee-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #2,148
- US babies 2025
- 87
- Best rank
- #533 (1934)
- Peak year
- 1929
Meaning and origin of Ofelia
Ofelia is a Spanish and Greek name that means “Spanish form of Ophelia, help”.
Ofelia is the Spanish and Italian form of Ophelia, a name probably derived from the Greek ophelos, help or benefit. It was popularized by Shakespeare's Hamlet, in which Ophelia is the tragic young woman loved by the prince. The name had appeared earlier in Italian literature, notably in a work by Jacopo Sannazaro. Ofelia is used across Latin America and Spain, and it gained wider notice through Guillermo del Toro's film Pan's Labyrinth, whose heroine bears the name. It is said oh-FAY-lee-uh in Spanish. Ofelia has a romantic, literary style.
Popularity over time
Ofelia first appears in US Social Security records in 1900. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 35 different years, starting in 1921. Its best national rank was #533 in 1934, and the most babies received it in 1929, when 154 were named Ofelia. In 2025, 87 babies were named Ofelia, and it ranked #2,148 nationally. That is 50% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,011 in 1920, #820 in 1950, #1,468 in 1980, #2,734 in 2000, #3,503 in 2010, and #2,148 in 2025. Of the 8,992 US girls named Ofelia since records began, 12% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1940s come next, with 1,104 babies. Since 2010, 1,100 more have been named Ofelia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Billye, Socorro, Charline, Dorla, and Roma.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ofelia ranked highest in California, Illinois, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1396 | 17 |
| Illinois | #1572 | 5 |
| Texas | #1691 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Ofelia is usually pronounced oh-FAY-lee-uh, with four syllables. It has six letters, starts with O and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Ofelia
A few middle names that flow with Ofelia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ofelia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ofelia mean?
Ofelia is a Spanish and Greek name that means “Spanish form of Ophelia, help”.
What is the origin of the name Ofelia?
Ofelia has Spanish and Greek roots. Ofelia is the Spanish and Italian form of Ophelia, a name probably derived from the Greek ophelos, help or benefit.
Is Ofelia a popular name?
Not especially. Ofelia ranked #2,148 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ofelia a boy or girl name?
Ofelia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Ofelia?
Ofelia is usually pronounced oh-FAY-lee-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