Alecia
Alecia is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble, noble type.
Origin and history
Alecia is a variant spelling of Alicia, which derives from the Germanic name English Alice, ultimate rooted in Adalheidis. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 20th century in the United States and remains a familiar classic variation. Its modern usage is relatively rare compared to its peak decades.
Popularity in the United States
12,055 babies in the United States have been named Alecia since 1880. It ranks #1470 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1975.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.4 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- GA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 39 |
| 1930-1940 | 57 |
| 1940-1950 | 177 |
| 1950-1960 | 609 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,589 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,218 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,196 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,299 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,252 |
| 2010-2019 | 487 |
| 2020-2029 | 126 |
Famous people named Alecia
- Alecia Beth Moore: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Ally, Lecia, Lish
Fun facts
- Alecia evolved as a phonetic variation of Alicia, which traces back to the ancient Germanic Adalheidis.
- The spelling Alecia saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.