Obelia
Pronunciation: [ ohb-EHL-ee-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,935
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Obelia
Obelia is a girl name .
Obelia is currently ranked #48,935 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Obelia include Obe, Obel, Obely, Obelie, Oby, Obie, and Obekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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