Alicia

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Noble; Truth

Background: The name Alicia originates from the Latin name 'Alicia,' which is derived from 'alis' or 'alicia,' meaning 'noble.' It is also linked to the Germanic name 'Adalheidis,' meaning 'noble' or 'of nobility,' as well as the element 'heid,' which signifies 'kind' or 'type'.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#174
Total births
230,811
Most popular decade
1980s (201,744 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-95 ranks)
Years in Top 100
27
First recorded year
1881

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1926
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,201
Peak year
1989
Peak year births
39
Peak rank
#1,891
Most recent year
2005
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#11,471

Female

First year
1881
First year births
7
First year rank
#679
Peak year
1984
Peak year births
7,819
Peak rank
#40
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
708
Recent rank
#436

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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