Cilicia, derived from ancient geography, is an unusual yet intriguing given name. It originates from the historical region of Cilicia, located along the southeastern coast of modern-day Turkey. Once a major trading center and seat of the Roman province of Cilicia, this area's rich history lends an exotic and captivating allure to the name Cilicia.
The name Cilicia experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in 1976 (9 births), 1988 (12 births), and 1998 (13 births). However, it was consistently more popular among parents in even-numbered years, with a total of 154 births recorded between 1976 and 2023.