Alycia
Alycia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble kind.
Origin and history
Alycia is a spelling variation of Alicia, which stems from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais (Adelaide). The ultimate root is the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type' or 'noble person'. In the United States, it gained popularity as a contemporary phonetic alternative to Alicia.
Popularity in the United States
10,168 babies in the United States have been named Alycia since 1880. It ranks #1624 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1891.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.3 %)
- NY (8 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- MA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 62 |
| 1950-1960 | 160 |
| 1960-1970 | 465 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,230 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,451 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,979 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,863 |
| 2010-2019 | 743 |
| 2020-2029 | 210 |
Famous people named Alycia
- Alycia Debnam-Carey: Actress
- Alycia Baumgardner: Boxer, Athlete
- Alycia Purrott: Actress
Nicknames
Aly, Lecy, Lish
Fun facts
- Alycia incorporates the letter 'y' to offer a distinct visual spin on the classic name Alicia.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.