Jalicia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of two names.
Name Census estimates that about 717 living Americans carry the first name Jalicia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jalicia today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jalicia births was 2007 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jalicia. 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
717
~ 1 in 478,040 Americans
Peak year
2007
33 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,811
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Jalicia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jalicia from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 250 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
Jalicia 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 Jalicia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jalicias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, Alabama recorded the most babies named Jalicia, while New York, Louisiana, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jalicia
The name Jalicia is believed to have its origins in the Spanish language and culture. It is thought to be a combination of the name Jalia, which is derived from the Arabic name Jalila, meaning "beautiful" or "graceful," and the Spanish suffix "-cia," which is often used to form feminine names.
Historically, the name Jalicia was likely first used by Spanish-speaking communities in regions with strong Arabic cultural influences, such as the Iberian Peninsula during the period of Moorish rule from the 8th to the 15th centuries. The blending of Arabic and Spanish elements in this name reflects the cultural exchange that occurred between these two societies during this era.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that it was used informally among Spanish communities with Arabic connections during the Middle Ages. The earliest documented references to the name Jalicia date back to the late 15th century, after the expulsion of the Moors from Spain.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jalicia. One of the earliest recorded examples is Jalicia de Villena, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the late 15th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 17th century, Jalicia Díaz was a Spanish painter and engraver who gained recognition for her religious artwork and portraits. She lived from approximately 1610 to 1680 and worked primarily in Seville.
During the 19th century, Jalicia Martínez was a Mexican educator and activist who fought for women's rights and educational reform. She was born in 1824 and played a significant role in the establishment of several schools for girls in Mexico City.
In the 20th century, Jalicia Ardila was a Colombian writer and poet known for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and social justice. She was born in 1912 and published several collections of poetry throughout her lifetime.
More recently, Jalicia Nightengale was an American artist and sculptor active in the late 20th century, renowned for her large-scale public installations and the use of recycled materials in her work. She was born in 1943 and her sculptures can be found in various cities across the United States.
People
Jalicia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jalicia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jalicia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jalicia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 717 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jalicia 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 478,040 US residents.
Is Jalicia a common name?
We classify Jalicia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 733 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jalicia most popular?
The single biggest year for Jalicia was 2007, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jalicia is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jalicia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jalicia 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.