The nameApollonia
Apollonia is a Greek name linked to Apollo, carried by the patron saint of dentists.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Apollonia is the feminine of Apollonius, "of Apollo".
Origin
Greek.
History
Saint Apollonia, martyred in Alexandria in the 3rd century, is invoked against toothache. In the United States the name reached 1435th place in 1895.
Popularity of the name Apollonia
Apollonia in the United States
Apollonia was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 206 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Apollonia. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Apollonia in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 22 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Apollonia mean?
Apollonia is the feminine of Apollonius, "of Apollo".
What is the origin of the name Apollonia?
Greek.
Is Apollonia a girl's or a boy's name?
Apollonia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Apollonia?
In 2024, Apollonia was the 6341st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 19 births.