Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Alycia is a modern name derived from the Latin 'Alicia', which has roots in the Old French 'Aalis' and the Germanic 'Adalheidis'. Meaning 'noble kind', it evolved through several historical forms. The name is seen as contemporary and unique, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is associated with creativity and individuality.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/əˈlɪʃə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Alycia is derived from the Latin name 'Alicia', which is a variant of the name 'Alice'. The name Alice comes from the Old French name 'Aalis', which itself is derived from the Germanic name 'Adalheidis', meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble sort'.
Meaning
Noble kind
Language Evolution
Alicia, Alice, Aalis, Adalheidis
Historical Usage
Alycia gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variation of Alicia and Alice, often seen as a more unique spelling.
Variants & Derivatives
Alicia, Alice, Ally, Aly
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Alycia is perceived as a contemporary and stylish name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Alycia Debnam-Carey, an Australian actress, Alycia Lane, an American television journalist
📊 Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 458 peak births in 1990
Geographic Spread
Popular across 41 US states, with strongest presence in Arizona
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
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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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6436th of 9204 | 24 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2602nd of 12526 | 360 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1141st of 19264 | 1,689 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 701st of 27321 | 4,514 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1234th of 35406 | 2,924 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3110th of 30306 | 632 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- |
68.36% 1897th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.91% 1084th/2937 |
26.07% 908th/3483 |
45.51% 1601st/3518 |
26.36% 1066th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.18% 633rd/3685 |
11.73% 525th/4475 |
19.48% 1012th/5194 |
11.48% 725th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
26.87% 1231st/4582 |
21.03% 1086th/5164 |
19.36% 1416th/7313 |
15.95% 1190th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
75.85% 3022nd/3984 |
- |
43.14% 2943rd/6822 |
44.07% 2766th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Arizona across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6436th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2602nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1141st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 701st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1234th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3110th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.