girl's name
Philecia
fih-LEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 33
Philecia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1996, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Philecia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 23 |
How Popular Is Philecia?
In 1998, Philecia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Philecia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Philecia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Philecia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Philecia
- English fih-LEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Philecia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Philecia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Philecia
How popular is the name Philecia?
In 1998, Philecia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Philecia a girl's or a boy's name?
Philecia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Philecia?
Philecia has 3 syllables.
When was Philecia most popular?
Philecia peaked in 1996, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.