Holding steady.
Popularity of Kelicia since 1979
Babies named Kelicia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kelicia is a modern name invention that first entered U.S. birth records in 1979. Its structure reflects a common pattern of the late 20th century: a trendy initial sound (like Kel from Kelly or Kel-) paired with a fashionable suffix, in this case -icia, which echoes Alicia and Felicia. The name reached its peak popularity in 1990, during the height of the 1990s decade's creative naming trends. Despite this brief spike, it has never approached the top 1,000 names, and its usage has remained stable but extremely low, always below 0.001% of births. Because Kelicia is a coinage rather than a derivation from an existing name, its meaning is limited to the aesthetic appeal of its sound and structure. Its rarity means it has no notable associations with any specific regional or cultural group. For parents seeking a distinctive and phonetically pleasing name with a modern feel, Kelicia offers a unique choice grounded in late 20th-century naming fashions.
Kelicia is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1979. Its formation suggests a blending of the initial sound from names like Kelly or Kelsey with the -icia ending, which gained fashionability through names like Alicia and Felicia. The name has no ancient roots or traditional meaning outside its phonetic appeal. It saw its peak usage in 1990 and has remained at a very low, stable frequency since, never ranking among the top 1,000 given names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keli, Licia, Cia
Sibling names for Kelicia
Names that share Kelicia's style, for a brother or sister.

