The nameClelia
Clelia is an Italian name of a Roman heroine who swam the Tiber.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Clelia comes from the Roman name Cloelia, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Latin, through Italian.
History
According to Roman legend, Cloelia escaped from the Etruscan king Porsenna by swimming across the Tiber. In the United States the name reached 1462nd place in 1903.
Popularity of the name Clelia
Clelia in the United States
Clelia was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 130 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Clelia. Its rise began around 1903, and it peaked in 1920. Half of all babies named Clelia in the United States were born before 1933, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Clelia in France
Clelia was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,145 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Clelia. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Clelia in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 52 births a year on average, against 107 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clelia mean?
Clelia comes from the Roman name Cloelia, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Clelia?
Latin, through Italian.
Is Clelia a girl's or a boy's name?
Clelia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Clelia?
In 2024, Clelia was the 14867th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 6 births.