NAME PROFILE

Odessia

Derived from the Hebrew word for joy or rejoicing; it describes a spirited and vibrant individual whose presence lightens the hearts of those around them through natural optimism.

Key Stats

Total births601
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1920
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1920
Most recent1937
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NC — 29%AR — 29%TX — 14%OK — 14%MS — 14%

Notable People

Gila Almagor (Israeli actress and author, The Summer of Aviya) · Gila Goldstein (Israeli activist and performer, pioneer in LGBTQ+ rights) · Gila Katsav (Former First Lady of Israel) · Gila Gamliel (Israeli politician, Minister of Intelligence) · Gila Lustiger (German author, The Inventory)

Nicknames & Diminutives

GiliGigi

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