Alaycia
Of Spanish origin, meaning "the happy one" or "jovial one".
Name Census estimates that about 195 living Americans carry the first name Alaycia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alaycia today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alaycia births was 2007 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alaycia. 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
195
~ 1 in 1,757,715 Americans
Peak year
2007
17 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,193
Tracked since 1994
Census
Alaycia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 178 people with the first name Alaycia, which placed it at #41,266 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#41,266
National first-name rank
People counted
178
178 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
64.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alaycia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alaycia is Black at 64.6%. The next largest groups are White (15.2%) and Hispanic (9.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Alaycia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Alaycia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American64.6% · 115
- White15.2% · 27
- Hispanic or Latino9.6% · 17
- Two or more races9.6% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 2
Popularity
Alaycia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alaycia from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 123 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alaycia 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 Alaycia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alaycias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alaycia
The name Alaycia is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "alazōn," which means "boastful" or "arrogant." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who possessed a sense of pride or self-assuredness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alaycia can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, who lived from 384 BC to 322 BC. In his work "Nicomachean Ethics," Aristotle discussed the concept of "alazōn," which he described as a form of excess or exaggeration in one's behavior or speech.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Alaycia gained some popularity among the Greek-speaking populations of the Byzantine Empire. It was sometimes used as a variant spelling of the name Alicia, which was derived from the Germanic name Adaliz.
One notable figure from this period who bore the name Alaycia was Alaycia of Constantinople, a noblewoman who lived in the 11th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural and religious institutions within the Byzantine Empire.
In the 16th century, the name Alaycia appeared in the works of the Italian poet and playwright Ludovico Ariosto. In his epic poem "Orlando Furioso," Ariosto included a character named Alaycia, who was described as a fierce warrior and a skilled archer.
Another notable individual with the name Alaycia was Alaycia Browne, an English writer and philosopher who lived from 1618 to 1675. She was known for her work on moral philosophy and her advocacy for women's education.
In the 19th century, the name Alaycia gained popularity in certain regions of Europe, particularly in France and Spain. One notable figure from this era was Alaycia Delaunay, a French painter and textile designer who lived from 1885 to 1979. She was a prominent figure in the Orphism art movement and was known for her vibrant and colorful works.
While the name Alaycia has ancient roots and has been documented throughout various historical periods, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names of similar origin. However, its unique and distinct sound has continued to captivate individuals seeking a name with a sense of strength and character.
People
Alaycia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alaycia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Alaycia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alaycia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 195 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alaycia 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 1,757,715 US residents.
Is Alaycia a common name?
We classify Alaycia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alaycia most popular?
The single biggest year for Alaycia was 2007, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alaycia is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Alaycia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 178 people with the name Alaycia, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #41,266 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Alaycia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Alaycia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Alaycia appears almost entirely female. Of the 182 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Alaycia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alaycia is Black at 64.6%. The next largest groups are White (15.2%) and Hispanic (9.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Alaycia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Alaycia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.6% (115 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alaycia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alaycia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alaycia 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.
Is Alaycia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alaycia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alaycia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people share the name Alaycia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.