Declining since 1991.
Popularity of Jalecia since 1988
Babies named Jalecia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 157 |
| 2000s | 143 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Jalecia is a modern invented name that emerged in the late 1980s, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive feminine names with appealing sounds. First recorded in 1988, it saw its peak usage in 1992, but has been declining since 1991, a trajectory typical for many names of this style that enjoyed a brief period of popularity without breaking into mainstream rankings. The name is formed from trendy components like the 'Ja-' prefix and '-lecia' suffix, similar to names such as Alicia and Felicia. While it never ranked in the top 1000, Jalecia represents a creative naming tradition that values uniqueness and phonetic harmony.
Jalecia is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'Ja-' (as in Jasmine or Jada) with the suffix '-lecia' (perhaps influenced by names like Alicia or Felicia). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988, peaked in usage in 1992, and has since declined. The name carries no known meaning or etymology beyond its phonetic construction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jala, Lecia, J
Sibling names for Jalecia
Names that share Jalecia's style, for a brother or sister.
