Holding steady.
Popularity of Algia since 1909
Babies named Algia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 | 0 |
| 1910s | 15 | 6 |
| 1920s | 16 | 36 |
| 1930s | 9 | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Algia is a name that appears briefly in U.S. birth records starting in 1919, with a peak year of 1928. It belongs to a group of names from the 1920s that have since faded from common use. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen a revival. While its exact origin is unclear, it likely represents a variant of Algie, a nickname for names like Albert or Alfred. Given its scarcity, Algia remains a rare choice.
The name Algia is likely a variant of Algie, itself a diminutive or pet form of names beginning with Al- such as Albert or Alfred. It may also be a modern coinage using the fashionable suffix -ia. The name saw most use in the United States in the 1920s, with its peak in 1928, but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Algie
Sibling names for Algia
Names that share Algia's style, for a brother or sister.
