Declining since 1989.
Popularity of Jalicia since 1987
Babies named Jalicia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jalicia's real moment was 1988.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 239 |
| 2000s | 250 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Jalicia is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1987, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of creating distinctive, melodic names by blending familiar sounds and suffixes. Its peak year was 1988, shortly after its introduction, and it has been in decline since 1989. Because it never entered the top 1000, the Social Security Administration reports that in recent years it was given to fewer than five babies per year, making it a genuinely rare choice. The name's construction follows patterns seen in other invented names of its era, using an initial 'Ja-' and a '-licia' ending that echoes established names like Alicia. Despite its low overall usage, Jalicia has a clear, appealing sound and continues to be used occasionally by parents drawn to unique names.
Jalicia is a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 1987. It appears to be a crafted name, combining a 'Ja-' prefix common in names like Jacqueline or Janet with a '-licia' or '-icia' ending reminiscent of names such as Felicia or Alicia. There is no known historical or linguistic root outside of this creative formation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jali, Lici, Jal
Sibling names for Jalicia
Names that share Jalicia's style, for a brother or sister.
