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Darcia

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Pronounced DAR-shuh /ˈdɑrʃə/Medium

Meaning: Darcia is a feminine, -ia-ending form of Darcy, an English surname from the Norman French place name d'Arcy. It also chimes with Marcia, and some families likely blended the two. The name reads as an elegant, surname-derived choice.Low

In 30 seconds: Darcia feminizes Darcy, from the Norman d'Arcy, with a ring of Marcia. It appeared faintly at mid-century, peaked around 1957, and stayed rare (said DAR-shuh).

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Origin LowFrench, English

MeaningDarcia is a feminine, -ia-ending form of Darcy, an English surname from the Norman French place name d'Arcy. It also chimes with Marcia, and some families likely blended the two. The name reads as an elegant, surname-derived choice.

U.S. rank (1993)#13994 ↘ Falling

1993 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1957

Total births (all-time)≈ 543

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Darcia is a graceful feminine spin on Darcy, an English surname from the Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy' in France. The -ia ending, and a nod to Marcia, turn a stately last name into a flowing girls' first name.

It stayed rare, only a handful of girls a year at its high around 1957, and faded by the 1990s. It keeps company with Darcy, Marcia and Marcella.

Did you know? Darcy, the root of Darcia, comes from the Norman French d'Arcy, 'from Arcy' — the same aristocratic surname Jane Austen gave her Mr. Darcy.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Darcia / Darcy — Darcy from Norman d'Arcy; Marcia echo

Variations

DarcyDarcieDarcey

Nicknames

DarcyCia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darcia mean?

It's a feminine elaboration of Darcy, from the Norman French d'Arcy, with an echo of Marcia.

How do you pronounce Darcia?

It's said DAR-shuh /ˈdɑrʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Darcia a boy or girl name?

Darcia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Darcia?

Darcia has always been a rare name in the U.S.