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 births | 601 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1920 |
| Most recent | 1937 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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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