Holding steady.
Popularity of Ovila since 1895
Babies named Ovila per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ovila's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 109 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ovila is a rare and distinctive French given name that has seen minimal use in the United States since the late 19th century. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1895, with its peak year also in 1895, indicating the name never gained broad traction. Its trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage, with no significant revival in subsequent decades. The name has no recorded top states, suggesting it was used sporadically across the country. Ovila is likely a French-Canadian variant of Ovide (from Latin Ovidius), though some sources consider it a diminutive form. For parents seeking an extremely uncommon name with French heritage, Ovila offers a rare choice with a soft, melodic sound.
Ovila is a rare French given name, likely derived from Ovide, the French form of Ovid (Latin Ovidius). Ovide itself was used in honor of the Roman poet Ovid, though Ovila may also have arisen as a diminutive or regional variant. Its use in North America is primarily associated with French-Canadian communities, where it appeared in the late 19th century.
Sibling names for Ovila
Names that share Ovila's style, for a brother or sister.
