Holding steady.
Popularity of Malicia since 1960
Babies named Malicia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1997, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Malicia's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Malicia is a name of Spanish and Latin origin, meaning 'malice'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960, and its peak year of usage was 1975. Despite its negative meaning, the name likely attracts parents for its melodic sound and resemblance to names like Alicia or Leticia. The name has remained stable in usage, never reaching high popularity; it does not rank in the top 1000 and has a '1 in N' value that is effectively zero. There are no top states associated with the name, as its usage is too minimal to concentrate regionally. Malicia's trajectory pattern is 'stable' with no significant revival in any recent decade. It is a rare choice that stands out for its unique etymology.
Malicia derives from the Spanish word 'malicia' meaning 'malice' or 'evil intent', itself from Latin 'malitia' (badness, malice). It is a rare name used predominantly in Hispanic communities, likely chosen for its sound rather than its meaning, as the direct negative connotation is unusual in naming. Its usage peaked in the 1970s.
“Malicia” around the world
Where Malicia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mali, Licia
Sibling names for Malicia
Names that share Malicia's style, for a brother or sister.
