Rising since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Morelia since 1995
Babies named Morelia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 174 |
| 2000s | 411 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Morelia is a modern and rare name in the United States, first appearing in 1995. In the most recent year of data, 2025, it ranked 14,942 with a frequency of 1 in 321,453 births. The name experienced its highest usage in 1996, just a year after its debut, and has been on a rising trend since 2022. Its origins are uncertain, but it may be a creative spelling of Aurelia or an homage to the Mexican city of Morelia. The name has not concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its sparse and scattered use across the country.
The name Morelia first appeared in the United States in 1995, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a creative respelling of the Latin-derived Aurelia, which means 'golden,' or it could be inspired by the Mexican city of Morelia, named after José María Morelos, a leader in the Mexican War of Independence. Its usage has remained rare since its debut.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mo, Relia, Mori
Sibling names for Morelia
Names that share Morelia's style, for a brother or sister.
