Dalicia
Meaning of Dalicia
Dalicia (English pronunciation: /dəˈliːʃə/) is a feminine given name of Latin provenance, originating from the classical term deliciae, meaning “delight” or “pleasure,” and transmitted via Spanish usage as Delicia before receiving the –ia suffix characteristic of feminine appellations. Reflecting both its classical etymology and a contemporary orthographic adaptation, the name shares phonetic affinity with Alicia while preserving an independent semantic identity that evokes notions of joy and refinement. According to U.S. Social Security Administration records, between 1983 and 2014 Dalicia was bestowed upon as few as five and as many as fourteen newborn girls per annum, attaining its highest documented frequency of fourteen occurrences (rank 898) in 2003 and its most favorable ranking of 771 in 1983, thereafter consistently residing within the 800–900 bracket. Its sustained rarity within Anglo-American naming conventions underscores its appeal to parents seeking a designation that combines historical depth with distinctive character.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as duh-LEE-shuh (/dəˈliːʃə/)
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