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Dacia

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Pronounced DAY-shah /ˈdeɪ.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: Dacia takes the name of the ancient Roman province of Dacia, roughly modern Romania; it also reads as a short elaboration of names like Stacia.Low

In 30 seconds: A classical place-name: Dacia recalls the Roman province of that name (said 'DAY-shah'). Elegant and vintage.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningDacia takes the name of the ancient Roman province of Dacia, roughly modern Romania; it also reads as a short elaboration of names like Stacia.
U.S. rank (2024)#15761 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,712

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719212024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dacia is the name of the Roman province of Dacia (modern Romania); it also reads as a variant of Stacia. It crested near 1977 before fading (said 'DAY-shah').

It stayed uncommon and is rare today. Classical, sleek, and period.

Did you know? Dacia was most common around 1977, when antique and place names had a modest revival.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Dacia — Roman province Dacia (Romania); also variant of Stacia

Variations

DacieDasiaDacia

Nicknames

DaceCia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dacia mean?

Dacia takes the name of the Roman province of Dacia, roughly modern Romania.

How do you pronounce Dacia?

It's said DAY-shah /ˈdeɪ.ʃɑ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Dacia a place name?

Yes — it comes from the ancient province of Dacia; it also reads as a form of Stacia.

How popular is Dacia?

Dacia saw modest use around the late nineteen-seventies and has been uncommon since.

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