Holding steady.
Popularity of Maricia since 1951
Babies named Maricia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maricia's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 59 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Maricia is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1951 and peaked in use during 1977, after which its usage has remained stable but extremely low. Despite its low rank, it has been recorded in every subsequent decade, indicating a small but persistent presence. The name likely originated as a creative blend of Maria and Alicia or as a variant of Marissa, reflecting a mid-20th-century trend of combining popular female names. Its phonetic resemblance to names like Marissa and Marisha has influenced its spelling variants. Maricia has no historical or cultural associations and is not linked to any specific region or state usage due to its rarity. Parents who choose it often appreciate its melodic, feminine sound while seeking a distinctive alternative to more common names.
Maricia is a rare name that likely emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century as a creative combination of the popular names Maria and Alicia, or as a variant of Marissa or Marisha. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1951, but its usage has remained very low, peaking in 1977 before settling into stable, infrequent use. The name has no established etymological roots in any language and is best classified as a modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Ria, Cia
Variants: Maritia, Marisha, Marissa, Maricia is itself a variant
Sibling names for Maricia
Names that share Maricia's style, for a brother or sister.
