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Pelia

Quick answerPelia derives from the Greek word "peleia" (πελεία), meaning "dove," a bird symbolizing peace and gentleness in ancient Greek culture.

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#12,867
TrendStable
Peak year2021
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageGreek
CultureGreek
ReligionChristian
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 9
Global rank#4,634

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Pelia

Pelia derives from the Greek word "peleia" (πελεία), meaning "dove," a bird symbolizing peace and gentleness in ancient Greek culture.

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Etymology

Pelia derives from the Greek word "peleia" (πελεία), meaning "dove," a bird symbolizing peace and gentleness in ancient Greek culture. The name appears in Greek mythology and has been used primarily in Greek and Christian contexts, with historical attestation in ancient Greece and continued use in Orthodox Christian communities.

Pelia currently ranks #12,867 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.

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