Holding steady.
Popularity of Ovella since 1892
Babies named Ovella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ovella's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 23 |
| 1910s | 108 |
| 1920s | 139 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ovella is a rare feminine name that first appeared in United States records in 1892, its peak year. The name has never charted in the top 1000 and remains extremely uncommon. With a trajectory described as stable, it has never seen a significant revival. Ovella's uncertain origins add to its obscure charm, possibly derived from Ovid or Ophelia. It is a name that appeals to those seeking something truly distinctive, with a soft, melodic sound.
Ovella is a rare name of debated derivation. It may be a feminine elaboration of the Latin name Ovidius (borne by the poet Ovid), or a variant of Ophelia, which is from Greek 'ophelos' meaning 'help'. Another possibility is that it is a feminized form of Ove or a diminutive of Ova. The name appears sporadically in English-speaking records from the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ovie, Ella, Vella
Sibling names for Ovella
Names that share Ovella's style, for a brother or sister.
