Find out how popular the first name Kecia has been for the last 30 years (from 1974 to 2003) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kecia by gender

Based on the last 30 years of data, Kecia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2003, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kecia.

The history of the first name Kecia

The name Kecia is a modern English variant of the name Cecilia, which has its roots in the ancient Roman world. Cecilia is derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which is believed to have originated from the Latin word "caecus," meaning "blind."

This name gained popularity in the early Christian era, as it was borne by Saint Cecilia, a Roman martyr from the 3rd century AD. According to legend, Cecilia was a young Christian woman who dedicated her life to virginity and was later martyred for her faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

The earliest recorded use of the name Kecia dates back to the late 20th century, likely as a modern English spelling variation of Cecilia. It is believed to have gained popularity as a more unique and distinctive alternative to the traditional spelling.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Kecia was Kecia Ali, an American scholar of Islam and gender studies, born in 1965. She is a professor at Boston University and has authored several books on Islamic feminism and gender issues in the Muslim world.

Another prominent figure with this name is Kecia Deveaux, a Bahamian sprinter who competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. She won a bronze medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

In the literary world, Kecia Reason is an American author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of identity, race, and social justice. Her poetry collection "Fever" was published in 2018.

Kecia Hay is an American artist and illustrator, best known for her work in children's literature. She has illustrated numerous books, including the popular "Princess Pigtoria" series by Pamela Duncan Edwards.

Kecia Wilkinson is a Jamaican-American mathematician and educator. She is a professor at the University of Chicago and has made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry and representation theory.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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