Elicia
Elicia is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble kin.
Origin and history
Elicia is a feminine given name derived as a phonetic spelling variant of Alicia or Elysia. Rooted ultimately in the Old French name Aalis and the Old High German Adalheidis, it carries the classical meaning of noble. In the United States, it is a uncommon yet recognizable choice that offers a soft, melodic alternative to Alicia.
Popularity in the United States
4,295 babies in the United States have been named Elicia since 1880. It ranks #2685 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.2 %)
- TX (24.1 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 107 |
| 1960-1970 | 305 |
| 1970-1980 | 667 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,089 |
| 1990-2000 | 804 |
| 2000-2010 | 721 |
| 2010-2019 | 397 |
| 2020-2029 | 192 |
Nicknames
Ellie, Elly, Licia
Fun facts
- Elicia arose as a creative phonetic spelling variation of Alicia, influenced by names beginning with the letter E.
- While never reaching the top ranks of U.S. baby names, Elicia has enjoyed consistent usage over many decades.