UK girl's name
Sancia
Of Latin origin, meaning holy or consecrated.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sancia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sancia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 5 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2004 to 2015. 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 60% 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 Sancia. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sancia ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 5 girls were registered as Sancia.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sancia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
5 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Sancia mean?
The name Sancia has its origins in the ancient Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Navarre, which is now part of modern-day Spain and France. It is derived from the Latin name "Sanctia," which in turn comes from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "sacred."
Sancia was a popular name among the royalty and nobility of the Kingdom of Navarre during the Middle Ages. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Sancia of Navarre (c. 1153-1176), who was the daughter of King Garcia Ramirez of Navarre and Queen Urraca of Castile.
Another notable figure was Sancia of Provence (c. 1180-1241), a Provençal noblewoman who married King Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart. She played an important role in the politics of the Angevin Empire during the early 13th century.
In the 13th century, there was Sancia of Majorca (c. 1186-1242), a Catalan noblewoman who served as the Queen of Navarre through her marriage to King Sancho VII of Navarre. She was known for her patronage of religious institutions and her efforts to promote peace between the Christian and Muslim populations of Navarre.
Another notable figure was Sancia of Aragon (c. 1285-1345), a Catalan princess who served as the Queen of Sicily through her marriage to King Robert of Naples. She played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the Kingdom of Sicily during the early 14th century.
In the 15th century, there was Sancia of Naples (1428-1468), a Neapolitan princess who was the daughter of King Alfonso V of Aragon and Queen Maria of Castile. She was known for her intelligence and her patronage of the arts and sciences.
While the name Sancia has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, it has also been used in other parts of Europe over the centuries, particularly in Italy and France, where it has been adapted to different spellings and variations, such as Sancha or Sanche.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sancia over time
The chart below shows babies named Sancia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sancia, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sancia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sancia 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 | #5730 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3696 | 9 | 2 |
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FAQ
Sancia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sancia in the UK right now?
In 2015, Sancia was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sancia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 5 babies registered as Sancia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sancia?
Of Latin origin, meaning holy or consecrated.
How many people are called Sancia in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Sancia across the 3 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.