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Narcisa

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Pronounced nar-SEE-sah /nɑːrˈsiː.sə/High

Meaning: The narcissus (daffodil) flowerHigh

In 30 seconds: A Romance flower name from the narcissus — the daffodil — carried by a canonized saint of Ecuador.

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Origin HighLatin, Greek

MeaningThe narcissus (daffodil) flower

U.S. rank (2003)#15195 ↗ Rising

2003 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 218

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

Narcisa is the feminine of Narcissus, from Greek Narkissos, the youth of myth who became the flower; the link to narke, 'numbness', is traditional and possibly folk etymology.

Used in Spanish, Italian and Romanian, Narcisa is spoken 'nar-SEE-sah' and tied firmly to the bright narcissus bloom.

Did you know? Saint Narcisa de Jesús of Ecuador, canonized in 2008, is one of the few saints to bear a flower-derived name.

Overall data confidence 82%

Wiktionary — narcissus — Greek flower/myth

Variations

Narcissa

Nicknames

NaraCisa

Famous Bearers

★Narcisa de Jesús (1832–1869)
Ecuadorian Roman Catholic laywoman canonized as a saint in 2008.

If you like Narcisa…

Daffodil— the English name for the narcissus flower

Iris— another Greek flower name

Violet— a fellow purple-and-spring flower name

Jacinta— a Romance flower name with a saintly history

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Narcisa mean?

Narcisa is of Latin origin and means 'the narcissus, or daffodil, flower'.

How do you pronounce Narcisa?

It's said nar-SEE-sah /nɑːrˈsiː.sə/.

Is Narcisa a boy or girl name?

Narcisa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Narcisa?

Narcisa is a rare name in the U.S., known in Spanish-speaking countries.