girl's name
Lycia
lee-SYAH (French)
- Origin Latin
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,048
Lycia is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Lycia is a name of Latin origin.
- Peaked in France in 2006, when 50 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 23,580 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1983.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lycia Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 285 |
| 2010s | 380 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 185 |
How Popular Is Lycia?
In 2025, Lycia was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Lycia Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lycia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lycia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lycia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lycia
- French lee-SYAH
Sibling Names for Lycia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lycia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lycia
How popular is the name Lycia?
In 2025, Lycia was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Lycia a girl's or a boy's name?
Lycia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lycia?
Lycia has 2 syllables.
When was Lycia most popular?
Lycia peaked in 2006, when 50 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Lycia a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Lycia currently ranks #1,399 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.