Grecia
Grecia is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “Greece”, pronounced GREH-see-ah. It ranked #1138 in the United States in 2025, given to 204 babies, and peaked at #988 in 1988. Common nicknames: Gre, Chia.
How popular is Grecia in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Grecia mean, and where does it come from?
Grecia is the Spanish name for Greece, used as a given name in Mexico, Peru and the Dominican Republic in the same spirit as France, Italia and América — countries as names, a small tradition of its own in Spanish. It is also a town in Costa Rica. American birth records hold Grecias from 1971 and the name reached the top thousand in 1988; it has stayed in gentle use since, rising again in recent years. The sound places it with Alicia and Leticia rather than with any of the Greek-derived names it might be mistaken for.
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Famous People Named Grecia
- Grecia Colmenares — Venezuelan actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Grecia mean?
Grecia is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning "Greece." Grecia is the Spanish name for Greece, used as a given name in Mexico, Peru and the Dominican Republic in the same spirit as France, Italia and América — countries as names, a small tradition of its own in Spanish. It is also a town in Costa Rica.
How do you pronounce Grecia?
Grecia is pronounced GREH-see-ah. Common variations include Grethel, Grecya, Graecia.
Is Grecia a girl name?
Yes, Grecia is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Gre, Chia.