girl's name
Velecia
vuh-LEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 77
Velecia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1975 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 1964, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1957.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Velecia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 27 |
How Popular Is Velecia?
In 1975, Velecia 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 Velecia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Velecia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Velecia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Velecia
- English vuh-LEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Velecia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Velecia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Velecia
How popular is the name Velecia?
In 1975, Velecia 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 Velecia a girl's or a boy's name?
Velecia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Velecia?
Velecia has 3 syllables.
When was Velecia most popular?
Velecia peaked in 1964, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.