Holding steady.
Popularity of Otila since 1894
Babies named Otila per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Otila's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 163 |
| 1930s | 88 |
| 1940s | 73 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Otila is a rare feminine name of Germanic origin, first recorded in the United States in 1894. Its peak year was also 1894, with no subsequent data indicating a resurgence. The trajectory has remained stable, indicating minimal usage over the decades. The name carries an air of historical obscurity, with its meaning possibly tied to prosperity, though this is uncertain. Otila is not associated with any top states and remains a unique choice for parents seeking a vintage name without widespread recognition.
Otila is a name of uncertain derivation, possibly a feminine form of Germanic names containing the element 'od' or 'ot', meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity'. It is also sometimes considered a variant of Odelia or Otelia. The name appears sporadically in historical records, including a few instances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Oti, Tila
Sibling names for Otila
Names that share Otila's style, for a brother or sister.
