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Gracious

Pronunciation: [ gr-AYSH-uhs ]

Girl Name #20,256 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gracious is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced gr-AYSH-uhs.

Parents who love the name Gracious often also consider Jaimya, Alieyah, Kanah .

Popularity Over Time

#20,256
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#20,256
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Gra Gry Graie Gracie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gracious

Is Gracious a boy or girl name?
Gracious is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Gracious?
Gracious is pronounced gr-AYSH-uhs.
How popular is the name Gracious?
Gracious is currently ranked #20256 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Gracious?
Common nicknames for Gracious include Gra, Gry, Graie, and Gracie.
Is Gracious a common or rare name?
Gracious is an uncommon name, ranked #20256 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gracious

Gracious is a girl name .

Gracious is currently ranked #20,256 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gracious include Gra, Gry, Graie, and Gracie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Gracious include Grace, Gracie, Gracelynn, Gracelyn, Graciela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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