The nameLycia
Lycia is a girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
It evokes Lycia, an ancient region of Asia Minor. It is also close to Alycia.
Origin
Greek, or a modern creation.
History
First given in France in the early 1980s, Lycia peaked in the mid 2000s and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Lycia
Lycia in France
Lycia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 380 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Lycia. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Lycia in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 28 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lycia mean?
It evokes Lycia, an ancient region of Asia Minor. It is also close to Alycia.
What is the origin of the name Lycia?
Greek, or a modern creation.
Is Lycia a girl's or a boy's name?
Lycia is a girl's name.