UK girl's name
Dacia
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "from Dacia", a region in modern Romania.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dacia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dacia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2000 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Dacia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dacia ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 girls were registered as Dacia.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dacia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Dacia mean?
The given name Dacia has its origins in ancient Dacia, a region located in modern-day Romania and Moldova. The name is derived from the Dacian language, which was spoken by the Dacian people, an Indo-European ethnic group that inhabited the area during antiquity.
Dacia was a powerful kingdom that existed from the 1st century BC to the 2nd century AD. The Dacians were known for their fierce resistance against the Roman Empire, and their legendary king, Decebalus, led many battles against the Roman legions. The name Dacia was first mentioned in ancient Greek and Roman texts, such as the works of Strabo and Ptolemy.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Dacia can be found in the Roman historian Tacitus' work "Annals," where he mentions a Dacian princess named Dacia who was captured by the Romans during the Dacian Wars. Another notable historical figure with the name Dacia was a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD and was executed for her faith during the persecution of Christians by the Roman emperor Diocletian.
During the Middle Ages, the name Dacia fell out of widespread use but was still occasionally given to female children in certain regions of Eastern Europe. In the 16th century, a noblewoman named Dacia Trajan was a prominent figure in the court of Prince Stephen the Great of Moldavia.
In the 19th century, the name Dacia experienced a revival, particularly in Romania, where it was seen as a symbol of national pride and cultural identity. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Dacia Trajan Sturdza (1896-1979), a Romanian aristocrat and philanthropist who dedicated her life to preserving Romania's cultural heritage.
Other notable individuals with the name Dacia include Dacia Maraini (born 1936), an Italian writer and feminist activist, and Dacia Patrick (born 1972), an American model and actress. While the name Dacia is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the cultural heritage of Romania and Moldova, reflecting the rich history and traditions of the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dacia over time
The chart below shows babies named Dacia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dacia, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dacia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dacia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4614 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Dacia
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Dacia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dacia in the UK right now?
In 2010, Dacia was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dacia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Dacia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dacia?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "from Dacia", a region in modern Romania.
How many people are called Dacia in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Dacia across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.