Declining since 2004, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Anicia since 1967
Babies named Anicia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 160 |
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Anicia is a rare given name with classical roots. First recorded in the U.S. in 1967, it saw its peak popularity in 2003, though even then it remained uncommon. As of 2025, it ranks 14,942, with approximately 1 in 321,453 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been declining since 2004. The name appears to be a feminine elaboration of the Roman nomen Anicius, possibly linked to the Greek word 'aniketos' meaning unconquerable. Despite its classical pedigree, Anicia has never broken into mainstream use, remaining a distinctive choice for parents seeking an ancient but rare name. It has not been associated with any particular U.S. state or region in terms of concentration.
Anicia may derive from the Roman nomen Anicius, a gens of ancient Rome. The name appears in early Christian contexts, notably Saint Anicia, a 4th-century martyr. In modern usage, it is sometimes considered a variant of Annicia or a feminine form of Anicetus, from Greek aniketos ('unconquerable'). Its rarity and variable spelling have kept it from widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Nicia, Sia
Variants: Anizia, Aniccia, Annissia
Sibling names for Anicia
Names that share Anicia's style, for a brother or sister.
