Girl Name · Latin Origin
Patricia
Patricia is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Noble, patrician". It currently sits in the Top 100 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Patricia often also consider Patrice.
Patricia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Noble, patrician
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Patricia to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Patricia as P·A·T·R·I·C·I·A, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Patricia is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
Patricia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Patriciaa, Patriciae, Patriciay, Patrici.
- Nicknames: Patr and P.
- Middle names: Pair Patricia with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Patricia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Patrice, Patricio, Patrick, Padraic, Patric — full picks on the sibling names for Patricia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Patricia? Browse our names like Patricia guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Patricia
What does the name Patricia mean?
Patricia means "Noble, patrician" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Patricia?
Patricia originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Patricia?
Patricia has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Patricia a boy's or girl's name?
Patricia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Patricia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Patricia sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to Patricia?
Names that share Patricia's sound and style include Patrice, Patricio, Patrick, Padraic, Patric.
What middle names pair well with Patricia?
Good middle-name fits for Patricia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Patricia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Patricia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Patricia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Patricia share its rhythm without rhyming — Patrice, Patricio, Patrick all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.