Alecia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alecia has its roots in Latin and is a variant of the name Alicia, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind'. Throughout its evolution, it has transformed linguistically from Adalheidis to Aalis, leading to Alicia and finally Alecia. The name is characterized by a modern appeal and is often associated with creativity. It does not have biblical relevance but has gained popularity since the late 20th century, with famous bearers contributing to its image.
The name Alecia is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest 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, Alecia 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, 'Alecia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5908th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3187th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1195th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 720th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 685th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1608th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4536th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alecia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alecia"
Pronunciation
/əˈliːʃə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Alecia is derived from the Latin name 'Alicia', which is a variant of the name 'Alice'. The name Alice itself comes from the Old French name 'Aalis', a diminutive of 'Adelais', which is derived from the Germanic name 'Adalheidis', meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble sort'.
Meaning
noble kind
Language Evolution
Adalheidis, Aalis, Alicia, Alecia
Historical Usage
The name Alecia gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of Alicia and Alice. It became more common in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Variants & Derivatives
Alicia, Alice, Ally, Aly
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Alecia is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with creativity and individuality. It maintains a level of popularity among new parents looking for unique yet familiar names.
Famous People
Alecia Keys (known as Alicia Keys), an American singer-songwriter and actress., Alecia Moore (known as Pink), an American singer and songwriter.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alecia"
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 of "Alecia"
"Alecia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5908th of 9107 | 31 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3187th of 9204 | 147 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1195th of 12526 | 1,421 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 720th of 19264 | 3,404 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 685th of 27321 | 4,640 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1608th of 35406 | 2,020 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4536th of 30306 | 369 |
Regional Popularity of "Alecia" by Generation for 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 of "Alecia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
51.82% 1154th/2227 |
58.89% 1431st/2430 |
35.54% 1014th/2853 |
53.87% 1495th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
23.32% 685th/2937 |
25.70% 895th/3483 |
17.03% 599th/3518 |
22.63% 915th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.95% 551st/3685 |
16.42% 735th/4475 |
12.13% 630th/5194 |
18.25% 1153rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.42% 1302nd/4582 |
36.77% 1899th/5164 |
21.50% 1572nd/7313 |
42.50% 3172nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
93.17% 3712th/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
74.63% 5091st/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Alecia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alecia" 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.