Holding steady.
Popularity of Elecia since 1954
Babies named Elecia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 87 |
| 1980s | 124 |
| 1990s | 107 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elecia is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1954. It reached its peak usage in 1980, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory over the past decade has been stable, indicating consistent but infrequent use. As a modern invention, Elecia carries no ancient roots or traditional cultural significance but may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive variation of classic names like Alicia or Elisha.
Elecia likely emerged as a modern respelling or variant of Alicia, itself a Latinized form of Alice. The name Alice derives from Old French Adelais, from the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind'. Elecia may also be influenced by names like Elesha or Elisha. Its use has been sporadic in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Lee, Cia
Sibling names for Elecia
Names that share Elecia's style, for a brother or sister.
