Holding steady.
Popularity of Analycia since 1990
Babies named Analycia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Analycia is a rare and modern invention, reflecting the late-20th-century American taste for elaborate, feminine names built from familiar components. First recorded in 1990, it reached its peak rank in 2009, but even then it remained extremely uncommon, with fewer than five births annually. Its stability over the past decade suggests it has not caught on widely, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something familiar yet unique. The name has no ties to particular states or regions, as its rarity keeps it below statistical thresholds. Its etymology is transparently a blend, showing how English-speaking parents often craft new names by merging established ones, in this case Ana and Alicia.
Analycia is a modern American coinage from the late 20th century, blending the popular root Ana (from Anna, ultimately Greek) with the fashionable suffix -lycia (influenced by Alicia and similar names). It emerged during the trend of creating elaborate, multi-syllabic feminine names. Its use has remained stable but uncommon, first recorded in the 1990s and peaking in 2009.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Ani, Cia, Lyssa
Sibling names for Analycia
Names that share Analycia's style, for a brother or sister.
