Holding steady.
Popularity of Janicia since 1987
Babies named Janicia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Janicia is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1987, with its highest use occurring in 1998. The name's trajectory has been stable, neither spiking nor dropping dramatically, and it remains outside the top 1,000, making it a truly distinctive choice. While no single state shows a strong preference for Janicia, its style aligns with other inventive names from the 1990s, blending familiar sounds like Jan and -icia into a unique, melodic form.
Janicia likely emerged as a modern English invention, combining elements of established names like Janice or Jan with the fashionable suffix -icia. It is first recorded in 1987 and saw most use in the 1990s, reflecting a trend for elaborate feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jan, Jani, Nicia
Sibling names for Janicia
Names that share Janicia's style, for a brother or sister.
