Holding steady.
Popularity of Ica since 1885
Babies named Ica per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1914, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ica's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 36 |
| 1900s | 49 |
| 1910s | 66 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ica is a rare name with a modest history in the United States. According to Social Security data, it first appeared in 1885, its peak year, with only a handful of recorded births. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with no significant revival in recent decades. The name never ranked in the top 1000 and has no recorded top states. Its etymology is uncertain, possibly a diminutive of Iscah or Iona. For parents seeking an obscure, vintage-sounding name with a soft sound, Ica offers a distinct choice, though its obscurity means few will recognize it.
The name Ica is rare and of uncertain etymology. It may be a diminutive or variant of names such as Iscah (Hebrew, meaning 'to behold') or Iona (Greek, meaning 'violet'). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1885 but has never been widely used.
Sibling names for Ica
Names that share Ica's style, for a brother or sister.
