Alicia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
The name Alicia is most popular in New Mexico, 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 Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Alicia has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Alicia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4578th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4280th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2562nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2737th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16994th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 591st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 385th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 243rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 102nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 56th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 144th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 384th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alicia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alicia"
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
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alicia"
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 "Alicia"
"Alicia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Regional Popularity of "Alicia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
76.41% 1798th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
38.48% 1556th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
43.99% 2285th/5194 |
31.33% 1979th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alicia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
62.64% 887th/1416 |
38.14% 526th/1379 |
21.22% 502nd/2366 |
26.09% 298th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
37.90% 586th/1546 |
26.48% 412th/1556 |
14.24% 335th/2353 |
16.87% 261st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
12.75% 284th/2227 |
10.25% 249th/2430 |
7.96% 227th/2853 |
8.32% 231st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
4.09% 120th/2937 |
3.10% 108th/3483 |
2.50% 88th/3518 |
1.81% 73rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
1.47% 54th/3685 |
1.21% 54th/4475 |
1.06% 55th/5194 |
0.81% 51st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
3.62% 166th/4582 |
2.94% 152nd/5164 |
2.15% 157th/7313 |
1.59% 119th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.31% 570th/3984 |
9.36% 420th/4487 |
5.92% 404th/6822 |
4.53% 284th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alicia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alicia" 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.