Holding steady.
Popularity of Philicia since 1960
Babies named Philicia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 149 |
| 1990s | 174 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Philicia is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960. It reached its highest usage in 1991, but has never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name's trajectory has remained stable since its peak, with small numbers of girls given the name each year. It likely emerged as a creative variation of established names like Felicia or Alicia, adding the stylish suffix -icia that was popular in the mid-20th century. Philicia reflects a trend of unique name formations that draw on familiar roots while aiming for distinctiveness. While not tied to any particular origin or meaning, it has maintained a consistent, if modest, presence in American baby naming.
Philicia appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in the 1960s. It likely combines elements from names like Felicia (from Latin felix, meaning 'happy, lucky') or Phyllis (from Greek phyllon, 'leaf') with the popular -icia suffix seen in names such as Alicia. The name saw its peak usage in 1991 and has remained in use at low levels since. It is not tied to any specific cultural or linguistic tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Philly, Licia, Cia
Sibling names for Philicia
Names that share Philicia's style, for a brother or sister.
