MallowbyNames

Kelicia

keh-LEE-sha · Likely a modern coinage combining the popular sound of names like Kelsey or Kelly with the fashionable -icia suffix, echoing names such as Alicia.

Peak popularity
1990
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Kelicia since 1979

Babies named Kelicia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4812198020002020Most births 1990Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s5
1980s38
1990s36
2000s21
2010s0
2020s0

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

Variants: Kelecia, Kelisha, Keleisha

Sibling names for Kelicia

Names that share Kelicia's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kelicia mean?
Kelicia is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning. It was likely created by combining sounds from popular names like Kelly or Kelsey with the feminine suffix -icia.
How popular is the name Kelicia today?
Kelicia has never ranked in the U.S. top 1,000. It peaked in 1990 and has remained very rare, with a stable but low level of use since then.
Is Kelicia a girl's name?
Yes, Kelicia is used exclusively for girls in U.S. Social Security records.