Names ending in ia

Dacia is an ancient place-name -- it was in Eastern Europe -- as lacy as Dacey, but more substantial.

Iraia is one of those uncommon names that have two different meanings and derivations, one female and one male. The girls' version is a Basque name found throughout the Mediterranean with a nature meaning. As a boys' name, Iraia is a tradtiional Maori name.

Queen Nehelenia is a villain in the Sailor Moon anime franchise. Her name is likely a reference to both the mineral nepheline — as many Sailor Moon characters are named after minerals — and Nehalennia, a German or Celtic goddess.

One of the many gorgeous names originally used for children born on a specific day of the week, popular in West African culture. Effia is Akan in origin — the Akan people originate in southern Ghana and the Ivory Coast.

The forerunner of Cynthia is all but unknown these days, but deserving of import and revival.

A Portuguese and German variant of Lucia which was particularly popular in Brazil during the 20th century.

Completely undiscovered double-l name with an abundance of rhythmic charm.

A rarely heard ancient Latin names for girls that has a not-so-appealing brand name feel. Try Alba instead.

This is the Italian way to say Venice -- Ven-ETZ-ee-a -- but you might also opt for the softer Venetia or Venice itself.

Kinnia is an ancient Irish saint's name — legend has it she was a maiden baptized by St. Patrick.

Lyrical choice with an ornamental H — a common phenomenon among Puerto Rican names.

A modern spelling of Jedidiah.