Alicia
Alicia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΙΛliΛsi.Ι/ Β· /ΙΛliΛΚΙ/
Meaning and origin of Alicia
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
A Latinization of Alice, which is in turn from Old French Adelais, Germanic Adalheid.
How popular is Alicia?
Since 1880, 230,790 girls and 707 boys in the U.S. have been named Alicia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #40 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #1724 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #460 for girls, with 672 babies given the name.
Names similar to Alicia
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Alicia FAQ
What does the name Alicia mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. A Latinization of Alice, which is in turn from Old French Adelais, Germanic Adalheid.
What is the origin of the name Alicia?
Alicia is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Alicia?
Since 1880, 230,790 girls and 707 boys in the U.S. have been named Alicia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #40 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #1724 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #460 for girls, with 672 babies given the name.
Is Alicia a boy or girl name?
Alicia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 230,790 girls and 707 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.