Phoenicia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationfoh-NISH-uh / /fəˈnɪʃə/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Greek: land of the Phoenicians; Latin: purple
Historical & Cultural Background
Phoenicia was an ancient civilization located in the region of modern-day Lebanon and parts of Syria and Israel. It was known for its maritime trade, the development of the alphabet, and the production of purple dye from murex snails. The Phoenicians were influential in spreading their culture and trade networks throughout the Mediterranean. The name Phoenicia reflects this rich historical legacy.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Phoenicia was first seen in the United States in 1971. Phoenicia has ranked as high as #1184 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Phoenicia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1998 | 5 |