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At a Glance: Name: Ophelia – Meaning: help, benefit – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: oh-FEEL-yuh
Ophelia carries a storybook feel while still reading as a classic choice. It comes from Greek and means "help, benefit," and is said oh-FEEL-yuh (IPA /oʊˈfiːljə/).
Meaning & Origin of Ophelia
Meaning: Help, benefit.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ophelia
Phonetic: oh-FEEL-yuh IPA: /oʊˈfiːljə/
Popularity of Ophelia
Ophelia sat at #261 in 2024 with 1,215 babies given the name, well below its historic high of #232 back in 1882, when 56 babies received it.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ophelia mean?
Help, benefit. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ophelia)
How do you pronounce Ophelia?
Ophelia is pronounced oh-FEEL-yuh (IPA: /oʊˈfiːljə/).
Is Ophelia a popular name right now?
Ophelia is near its all-time peak (#232 in 1882), ranked #261 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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