Holding steady.
Popularity of Alacia since 1956
Babies named Alacia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 103 |
| 1990s | 168 |
| 2000s | 131 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alacia is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1956, reflecting the mid-20th century trend of creating new names by blending existing ones with fashionable suffixes. It likely derives from Alicia or Alice combined with the popular ending -cia. Though it has never achieved widespread popularity, Alacia reached its peak usage in 1997, maintaining a stable, low-level presence ever since. The name has not been associated with any top states, indicating its sporadic use across the country. As a modern coinage, Alacia carries no ancient meaning or cultural weight, but offers parents a distinctive, melodic option with a familiar sound.
Alacia is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1956. It is formed by blending elements from names like Alice or Alicia, perhaps influenced by the popular -cia ending seen in names such as Alicia or Marcia. The name saw its peak use in 1997 and has since remained stable in low usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Lacy, Cia
Variants: Alicia
Sibling names for Alacia
Names that share Alacia's style, for a brother or sister.
