Alicia
Alicia is a Latinized form of Alice, derived from the Old German name Adalheidis meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind.' The name carries a graceful, sophisticated quality while remaining approachable and timeless.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 656. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,231
- 2012: 1,205
- 2013: 1,024
- 2014: 978
- 2015: 915
- 2016: 866
- 2017: 873
- 2018: 794
- 2019: 756
- 2020: 753
- 2021: 754
- 2022: 760
- 2023: 703
- 2024: 708
- 2025: 672
- 2026 (projected): 656
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in multiple languages
- •Works well in both English and Spanish-speaking cultures
- •Has a sophisticated sound that ages well from childhood to adulthood
- •Multiple nickname options offer flexibility
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Famous People
Alicia Keys
Grammy-winning singer and songwriter
Alicia Vikander
Academy Award-winning actress
Alicia Silverstone
Actress known for 'Clueless'
Alicia Alonso
Legendary Cuban prima ballerina
Statistics
230,790
Total births since 1880
1984
Peak year
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