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Alicia
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
230,811
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1984
Peak Popularity Year
7,852
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Alicia stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Alicia is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'noble'. It evolved from the Latin 'Alicia', which is a variant of 'Alice'. The name has retained its popularity and is associated with traits of elegance and sophistication, while having no direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/əˈliːʃə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Alicia is derived from the Latin name 'Alicia', which is a variant of 'Alice', itself originating from the Old French name 'Aalis', a diminutive of 'Adalheidis' or 'Adelaide', meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'.
Meaning
noble
Language Evolution
Adalheidis, Aalis, Alice, Alicia
Historical Usage
Alicia gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century and has been consistently used in various cultures since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Alice, Ally, Licia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Alicia is viewed as a classic yet modern name, often associated with elegance and sophistication.
Famous People
Alicia Keys, Alicia Silverstone, Alicia Vikander
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Gradually Declining
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 7,852 peak births in 1984
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in New Mexico
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 13 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 27 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 13 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4578th of 6773 | 35 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4280th of 7552 | 57 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2562nd of 10718 | 233 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2737th of 16616 | 356 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 16994th of 24088 | 21 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 591st of 9107 | 2,593 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 385th of 9204 | 5,680 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 243rd of 12526 | 22,513 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 102nd of 19264 | 57,506 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 56th of 27321 | 94,495 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 144th of 35406 | 37,225 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 384th of 30306 | 9,875 |