Find out how popular the first name Jewellia has been for the last 1 years (from 2000 to 2000) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jewellia by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Jewellia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2000, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jewellia.

The history of the first name Jewellia

The name Jewellia is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 19th or early 20th century. It is derived from the English word "jewel," which itself comes from the Old French "jouel," originating from the Latin word "jocale" meaning a little plaything or jewel. The name likely emerged as a feminized variation of the English word jewel, meant to represent someone who is precious or valuable like a jewel.

While the name itself does not have deep ancient roots, the concept of equating women's names with precious stones or jewels has been present throughout various cultures and time periods. In ancient Sumerian society, women were sometimes given names related to gemstones like Lapis or Pearl. Similarly, in ancient Greece, names like Smaragda (emerald) and Margarita (pearl) were used.

The earliest recorded example of the name Jewellia appears to be Jewellia Hawkins, an American actress born in 1905 who had a career in vaudeville and on Broadway in the 1920s and 1930s. Another early bearer of the name was Jewellia Walters, an American gospel singer and composer born in 1908 who was active in the 1930s and 1940s.

One of the most famous individuals named Jewellia was Jewellia Rainey, an American blues singer and songwriter born in 1916. She was active in the 1930s and 1940s and is considered a pioneer of the Memphis blues style. Jewellia Godwin, an American politician from Louisiana who served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1980 to 1988, was another notable bearer of the name.

In the 20th century, the name Jewellia gained some popularity as a unique and distinctive name, often given to girls born in families with an appreciation for jewels or gemstones. However, it has never been a particularly common name, remaining relatively rare throughout its history.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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