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Gracious

♀ Girl

Pronounced GRAY-shus /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/Medium

Meaning: A virtue word name from 'gracious' ('kind, courteous, merciful, full of grace'), ultimately from Latin gratia ('grace, favor'). Popular in some African naming for its meaning; we note the word origin.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm virtue name: Gracious means 'kind, full of grace' (said 'GRAY-shus'). Gentle and rare.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningA virtue word name from 'gracious' ('kind, courteous, merciful, full of grace'), ultimately from Latin gratia ('grace, favor'). Popular in some African naming for its meaning; we note the word origin.
U.S. rank (2024)#12577 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919992024

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

Gracious is a virtue word name meaning 'kind, courteous, full of grace,' from Latin gratia. As a girl's name it is rare and gentle (said 'GRAY-shus'). Warm and meaningful.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, virtue-name, and warm.

Did you know? Gracious, from Latin gratia ('grace, favor'), is a virtue name for kindness and courtesy — used warmly in some African naming, which we note.
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Gracious — Virtue word name; Latin gratia; 'kind, full of grace'

Variations

GraceGraciosaGraciela

Nicknames

GracieGigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gracious mean?

Gracious is a virtue name meaning 'kind, courteous, full of grace,' from Latin gratia.

How do you pronounce Gracious?

It's said GRAY-shus /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gracious a boy or girl name?

Gracious is used here as a girl's name; as a virtue name it can suit any child.

How popular is Gracious?

Gracious is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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