Alicia
Alicia is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble, of noble birth, or truthful.
Origin and history
Alicia is a variant of Alice, originating from the Old High German name Adelheidis. While predominantly used as a female name, historical U.S. birth records show minor use for males. Etymologically, it carries the meaning of nobility and truth.
Popularity in the United States
707 babies in the United States have been named Alicia since 1880. It ranks #3969 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (68.7 %)
- DC (16.7 %)
- TX (14.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 26 |
| 1960-1970 | 64 |
| 1970-1980 | 180 |
| 1980-1990 | 282 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Alicia is derived from the Old French Alis, a short form of Adelheidis.
- Although primarily feminine worldwide, Alicia has occasionally been recorded as a male given name in the U.S.