Ignacia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ignacia is of Latin origin, meaning 'fiery', and evolved from the Latin Ignatius. It is linked to historical figures, particularly in religious contexts, and reflects traits of warmth and passion. There is no direct biblical relevance.
The name Ignacia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ignacia has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ignacia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1774th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2103rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4052nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8765th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11965th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20971st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ignacia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ignacia"
Pronunciation
/ɪɡˈneɪʃə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Ignacia is derived from the Latin name 'Ignatius', which comes from the word 'ignis' meaning 'fire'.
Meaning
fiery
Language Evolution
Ignatius (Latin), Ignacia (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Ignacia gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly through the influence of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order, in the 16th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Ignacia, Ignatius, Iggy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ignacia is viewed as a traditional and strong name, often associated with warmth and passion due to its meaning.
Famous People
Ignacia de Loyola (Saint), Ignacia Allende (historical figure)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ignacia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ignacia"
"Ignacia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1774th of 9107 | 388 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2103rd of 9204 | 297 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4052nd of 12526 | 174 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8765th of 19264 | 62 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11965th of 27321 | 68 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20971st of 35406 | 35 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18286th of 30306 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Ignacia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ignacia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
36.60% 866th/2366 |
68.83% 786th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
39.82% 937th/2353 |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
58.18% 1660th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ignacia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ignacia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.