Alacia
A feminine name of obscure origin, possibly related to Latin "alacris" meaning "lively" or "cheerful".
Name Census estimates that about 453 living Americans carry the first name Alacia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alacia today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alacia births was 1997 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alacia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
453
~ 1 in 756,632 Americans
Peak year
1997
26 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,140
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Alacia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alacia from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 168 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alacia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alacia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alacias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alacia
The name Alacia is believed to have its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "alakia," which means "bundle of reeds." This connection to nature and plant life suggests that the name may have been initially associated with agricultural or pastoral communities in the region.
During the classical period of ancient Greece, the name Alacia was borne by a few notable individuals. One such figure was Alacia of Thessaly, a renowned poet and musician who lived in the 5th century BCE. Her works, though largely lost to time, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and evocative imagery.
As the influence of Greek culture spread across the Mediterranean, the name Alacia found its way into other regions and civilizations. In the 1st century CE, there is a record of an Alacia who was a respected scholar and philosopher in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. Her writings on metaphysics and the nature of reality were highly regarded by her contemporaries.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Alacia was adopted by a few devout followers of the faith. One such individual was Saint Alacia, a 3rd-century martyr who faced persecution for her beliefs in the Roman Empire. Her unwavering courage and commitment to her convictions earned her a place in the annals of early Christian history.
During the Middle Ages, the name Alacia found its way into various European cultures. In the 12th century, there was a notable Alacia who was a skilled illuminator of manuscripts in a monastery in France. Her intricate and beautifully illuminated works are still admired today for their artistry and attention to detail.
In the Renaissance period, the name Alacia was borne by a few prominent figures in the arts and humanities. Alacia Reni, born in 1560, was an Italian painter renowned for her exquisite portraits and religious scenes. Her works adorned many churches and noble households across Italy during her lifetime.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Alacia. While the name may have evolved and taken on different cultural meanings over time, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek word "alakia," representing a connection to nature and the natural world.
People
Alacia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alacia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alacia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alacia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 453 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alacia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 756,632 US residents.
Is Alacia a common name?
We classify Alacia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 474 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alacia most popular?
The single biggest year for Alacia was 1997, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alacia is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alacia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alacia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.