Girl
Germanic
3 syllables
Alicia
ah-LEE-shah
/əˈliː.ʃə/
"Noble and kind" — a polished Latinate name that bridges classic Alice and modern elegance
Alicia is a Latinate form of Alice, from the Germanic Adalheidis meaning noble kind. It rose to great popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, aided by actress Alicia Silverstone and musician Alicia Keys. It carries a smooth, international elegance that bridges European and Latin American naming traditions, remaining one of the most recognizable feminine names in the English-speaking world.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesA · li · cia
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic
Root WordAdalheidis
MeaningNoble, of noble kind
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1987
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJune 21
Nicknames
AliLexiAllieLish
About the Name Alicia
Alicia means noble or of noble kind, sharing its origins with Alice from the Germanic Adalheidis.
Alicia is a Latinate form of Alice, which came to English through Norman French from the Germanic Adalheidis. It has been used across Europe for centuries.
Alicia was highly popular in the 1980s and 1990s and still ranks in the US top 200. It is also very common in Spanish-speaking countries.
Alicia Marie, Alicia Grace, and Alicia Rose are classic combinations that suit the name's polished elegance.
Alicias are often seen as graceful, accomplished, and warm — a name associated with artistic excellence through Alicia Keys.
The standard English spelling is Alicia. Variants include Alecia, Alisha, and Alysha. In Spanish the pronunciation shifts to ah-LEE-thya.
Personality of Alicia
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Alicia
Creativity
78%
Elegance
86%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
76%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Alicia
A
Alicia Keys
American singer-songwriter and pianist, 15-time Grammy winner
A
Alicia Silverstone
American actress known for Clueless
A
Alicia Vikander
Swedish actress and Academy Award winner
Middle Names for Alicia
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Alicia
Alicia Marie
Alicia Grace
Alicia Nicole
Alicia Renee
Alicia Rose
Alicia Anne
Alicia Michelle
Alicia Jade
Alicia Paige
Alicia Faith
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History of Alicia
1200
Alice and Alicia widely used in Norman and Plantagenet England
1970
Alicia gains strong momentum in the United States
1987
Alicia peaks in the US, ranking in the top 30 girls names
2001
Alicia Keys releases debut album Songs in A Minor, boosting the name's profile
Numerology & Symbolism of Alicia
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Lavender
💎
Lucky Stone
Alexandrite
🌸
Lucky Flower
Violet
Alicia Around the World
How Alicia is written in different languages and scripts
أليسيا
Arabic
アリシア
Japanese
Алисия
Russian
알리시아
Korean
阿丽西亚
Chinese
Αλίσια
Greek
एलीसिया
Hindi
אַלִיסְיָה
Hebrew
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