Holding steady.
Popularity of Melicia since 1958
Babies named Melicia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Melicia's real moment was 1972.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Melicia is a rare modern name that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1958, it saw its peak usage in 1972, reflecting a broader trend of names ending in '-icia' that were fashionable in the 1970s. The name has remained stable in usage since then, though it has always been uncommon, with never more than a handful of children named Melicia per year. Its top states of use are not available in the data, but the name is most likely to be found among families looking for a distinctive yet melodic option. Because Melicia is a modern coinage, its meaning is not derived from ancient roots, making it a name chosen for sound rather than historical significance.
Melicia is a modern coinage, likely blending the popular prefix 'Mel-' (from names like Melissa or Melanie) with the fashionable suffix '-icia' (as in Alicia or Felicia). It has no recorded use before the 20th century and does not derive from a classical language. The name appears sporadically in the United States from the late 1950s, with its peak usage in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Lissie, Cia
Sibling names for Melicia
Names that share Melicia's style, for a brother or sister.
