Likely place of hills or a botanical reference
Morelia is primarily known as a major city in Mexico, renamed in 1828 to honor revolutionary hero José María Morelos. As a given name, it may also be associated with the genus name for several species of pythons or derived from the Latin 'morus' meaning mulberry. It is often chosen by parents looking for a melodic, multi-syllabic name with geographical or cultural significance.
Less common today
Morelia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,105 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
