Dacia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAY-sha / /ˈdeɪʃə/Latin; Romanian
Meaning
Latin: from Dacia; Romanian: a historical region
Historical & Cultural Background
Dacia was an ancient region located in what is now Romania and Moldova. The name Dacia is derived from the Latin name for this region, which was inhabited by the Dacians. The name has been used in various contexts, including as a modern name for girls. In contemporary times, it is also associated with the Dacia automobile brand, which originated in Romania.
Trend Summary
Dacia has seen a modest presence in baby name trends in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Daciah
- Dacya
International Variants
- Dacia (Romanian)
- Dacie (French)
Famous people named Dacia
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Fictional characters named Dacia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dacia was first seen in the United States in 1921. Dacia has ranked as high as #996 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Dacia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dacia (2007)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 44 |
| 1970 | 58 |
| 1971 | 71 |
| 1972 | 63 |
| 1973 | 59 |
| 1974 | 74 |
| 1975 | 79 |
| 1976 | 74 |
| 1977 | 104 |
| 1978 | 91 |
| 1979 | 88 |
| 1980 | 88 |
| 1981 | 73 |
| 1982 | 60 |
| 1983 | 58 |
| 1984 | 64 |
| 1985 | 63 |
| 1986 | 54 |
| 1987 | 49 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 62 |
| 1990 | 68 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 53 |
| 1993 | 77 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 55 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 60 |
| 1998 | 48 |
| 1999 | 52 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |