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Grecia

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How to Pronounce Grecia

Pronounced GREH-see-uh /ˈɑrΙ›s.i.Ι™/High

Meaning: Grace; possibly from Spanish Grecia (Greece) used as a given name, or influenced by the Spanish word gracia (grace)Medium

In 30 seconds: A Spanish name most literally meaning 'Greece' (the country) but used as a given name with associations of grace and beauty in Latin American communities. It sits at the intersection of classical antiquity and modern aspiration.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningGrace; possibly from Spanish Grecia (Greece) used as a given name, or influenced by the Spanish word gracia (grace)
U.S. rank (2025)#1138 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births204 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 6,113
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200619712025

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

Grecia is the Spanish word for Greece, from Latin Graecia. It is used as a given name in Latin American communities, possibly influenced by its phonetic similarity to gracia (grace) and by the general association of ancient Greece with beauty, wisdom, and culture.

Grecia has appeared in U.S. birth data primarily in Hispanic communities. It ranked #1160 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Grecia as a given name appears primarily in Latin American countries where the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome carry enduring prestige β€” naming a daughter Grecia gestures toward the whole heritage of ancient Greek culture.
Overall data confidence 75%
U.S. Social Security Administration β€” popularity data

Variations

GraeciaGraciaela

Nicknames

GreGrecia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grecia mean?

Grecia is the Spanish word for Greece (from Latin Graecia), used as a given name with associations of grace and classical antiquity.

How do you pronounce Grecia?

It's said GREH-see-uh β€” three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Grecia a boy or girl name?

Grecia is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Grecia?

Grecia ranked #1160 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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