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Alicia
GirlGermanic, Spanish· “noble kind”
- Meaning
- noble kind
- Origin
- Germanic, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEE-shuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #460
- US babies 2025
- 672
- Best rank
- #40 (1984)
- Peak year
- 1984
Meaning and origin of Alicia
Alicia is a Germanic and Spanish name that means “noble kind”.
Alicia is a Latinized form of Alice, which comes from the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning "noble kind" or "noble type," from adal, "noble," and heid, "kind" or "sort." The name spread through medieval Europe and developed many forms, including Adelaide in its fuller version. Alicia is used in English, Spanish and other languages, with pronunciations ranging from uh-LEE-shuh to uh-LEE-see-uh. It became common in the United States in the late twentieth century. The name has a graceful, polished sound, and Ali, Lisa and Licia can all serve as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Alicia first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 141 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #40 in 1984, the same year it reached its highest count of 7,820 babies. In 2025, 672 babies were named Alicia, and it ranked #460 nationally. That is 27% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #587 in 1920, #276 in 1950, #47 in 1980, #121 in 2000, #219 in 2010, and #460 in 2025. Of the 230,790 US girls named Alicia since records began, 29% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 43,488 babies. Since 2010, 14,425 more have been named Alicia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Vanessa, Lindsay, Lindsey, Jenna, and Holly.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alicia ranked highest in Arizona, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #235 | 29 |
| California | #269 | 122 |
| Texas | #279 | 123 |
| New Mexico | #304 | 5 |
| Massachusetts | #305 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Alicia is usually pronounced uh-LEE-shuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Alicia
A few middle names that flow with Alicia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alicia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alicia mean?
Alicia is a Germanic and Spanish name that means “noble kind”.
What is the origin of the name Alicia?
Alicia has Germanic, Spanish, and English roots. Alicia is a Latinized form of Alice, which comes from the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning "noble kind" or "noble type," from adal, "noble," and heid, "kind" or "sort." The name spread through medieval Europe and developed many forms, including Adelaide in its fuller version.
Is Alicia a popular name?
Yes. Alicia ranked #460 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alicia a boy or girl name?
Alicia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Alicia?
Alicia is usually pronounced uh-LEE-shuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings