Kecia
Every Kecia since 1962 — 3,148 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kecia
Kecia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1962, 3,148 American babies have been named Kecia. Its peak came in 1965, when 560 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kecia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kecia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 2003 | 5 | #17,056 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,641 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,258 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,791 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,668 |
| 1985 | 44 | #2,297 |
| 1980 | 60 | #1,817 |
| 1975 | 94 | #1,223 |
| 1970 | 170 | #816 |
| 1965 | 560 | #392 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kecia in 2025?
Kecia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kecia?
3,148 babies have been named Kecia in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kecia most popular?
Kecia peaked in 1965, when 560 newborns received the name.
Is Kecia a boy or girl name?
Kecia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kecia rising or falling?
Kecia has been roughly stable over the past decade.