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Obelia

oh-BEEL-yuh

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“From Greek 'obelos' (pointed pillar or spit). Also a genus of colonial hydrozoans. Scientific and ethereal, blending classical mythology with natural history.”

Popularity Over Time

Obelia US popularity rank over timeRank 5009 in 1927 to rank 2004 in 1909. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#2004#3507#5009190919201943

Obelia is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

3

Nicknames

ObieBellaLia

Style

EtherealElegantNatureCelestial

Collections

Nature Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 →

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Basil

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People Also Ask

From Greek 'obelos' (pointed pillar or spit). Also a genus of colonial hydrozoans. Scientific and ethereal, blending classical mythology with natural history.

Obelia is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Obelia include Obie, Bella, Lia.

Names that pair beautifully with Obelia include Basil, Sebastian, Cassian, Flora.