US Popularity:19575
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Marvel of God
Meaning “marvel of God,” Pelia is one of many ways to let your little one know just how wonderful they are. While this girl’s name is mainly Hebrew in origin, it’s a name that’s pretty prominent in Greek mythology, too. As legend has it, Pelia was the wife of the mythical figure Melus. Distraught by Melus' sudden death, Pelia perished but was later resurrected as a dove by the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Whatever life throws at baby, let the name they bear remind them that they’ll always have another chance to rise to the challenge.

Pelia Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Pelia is currently #19575 in U.S. births
Girl:Pelia is currently #11041 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#19575
in 2022
- 2963
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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