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.
About 5 girls were named Morelia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
