Find out how popular the first name Jaylicia has been for the last 1 years (from 2008 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jaylicia by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Jaylicia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jaylicia.

The history of the first name Jaylicia

The name Jaylicia is a relatively modern amalgamation of two distinct names with roots in different cultures and time periods. The prefix "Jay" likely derives from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This biblical name has been popular for centuries across the Abrahamic faiths.

The latter portion, "licia," bears resemblance to the ancient Roman name Felicia, derived from the Latin word "felix," meaning "lucky" or "prosperous." Felicia was a common feminine name in ancient Rome and the broader Roman Empire.

While no definitive ancient texts or scriptures reference the combined name Jaylicia, it appears to have emerged organically as a creative synthesis of these two disparate naming traditions in the 20th century. Some of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jaylicia can be found in birth records from the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in English-speaking Western nations.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the name Jaylicia throughout history are:

1. Jaylicia Pritchett (born 1982), an American fashion model and actress.
2. Jaylicia Simmons (born 1994), a professional basketball player from the United States.
3. Jaylicia Fernandez (born 1988), a Spanish-born artist and sculptor.
4. Jaylicia Nguyen (born 1976), a Vietnamese-American author and academic.
5. Jaylicia Soto (born 1991), a Mexican entrepreneur and philanthropist.

While the name Jaylicia is a relatively recent creation, it draws upon rich linguistic and cultural traditions spanning thousands of years, from the ancient Hebrews and Romans to modern-day Western societies. Its unique blending of diverse etymological roots reflects the increasingly global and interconnected nature of the world we live in.

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