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Delecia
How to Pronounce Delecia
Pronounced duh-LEE-shuh /dəˈliː.ʃə/Medium
Meaning: Delecia reads as a coinage in the family of Delicia, from Latin deliciae, 'delight, pleasure,' blended with the sound of Felicia and Alicia. It may also be felt as a De- prefix on a -lecia ending. It was built for its sweet sound.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Delecia is best read as a coinage in the family of Delicia, from Latin deliciae, 'delight, pleasure,' softened by the sound of Felicia and Alicia; it may also read as a De- prefix on a -lecia ending. It appears in United States records from around 1961 and reached a small high around 1983. It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year.
A girl named Delecia at that high would be in her forties now. Its 'delight'-rooted echo keeps it warm and pretty; it never spread widely and has kept only a small presence, so it reads as a sweet, of-its-era coinage.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Delecia mean?
It is a coined name echoing Delicia, from Latin deliciae, 'delight,' with the sound of Felicia.
How do you pronounce Delecia?
It's said duh-LEE-shuh /dəˈliː.ʃə/, three syllables.
Is Delecia a boy or girl name?
Delecia is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Delecia?
It has always been rare, a coined name given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.