Placida
Pronunciation: [ pl-ahch-EED-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Placida first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 5 babies have been named Placida in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Placida is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,601 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,601
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Placida
Placida is a girl name .
Placida is currently ranked #70,601 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Placida include Pla, Plac, Placy, Placie, Ida, Iday, Idaie, Ply, Plie, and Plakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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