Aricia is of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman city of Ariccia, located in the Lazio region. The name has a historic and cultural significance, having been named after the town which was founded by the Roman king Ancus Marcius. It is believed that King Ancus chose this location for its strategic position between Rome and the sea, allowing for easy trade and communication.
The name Aricia experienced periodic popularity over the decades, with notable spikes in usage in the years 1972, 1978, 1987, 1993, 2001, and most recently in 2015. However, there seems to be a general decline in its usage as the total number of births peaked at 6 in the years 1987 and 2015, with the majority of years seeing only 5 births each year. Overall, the name Aricia has seen 38 births across these seven decades.