Alicia name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Alicia
Story and style
Alicia is a historic and traditional name for girls. It is usually linked to ideas of noble, exalted, giving it a clear meaning without making the name feel too serious. It is usually traced back through Adelaide to the older Germanic name Adalheidis. The name moved through older European forms before becoming familiar in English.
As a baby name, Alicia feels established and familiar without sounding too formal. Related forms include Alicia, Alison, Alisa. Nickname options include Ali, Allie, Ally.
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Background notes
Meaning
Alicia is commonly used as a variant for Alice. Alice is usually linked with Noble, Exalted.
Origin
Alicia is used as a variant of Alice. Alicia is commonly traced to Old French and Germanic. It is associated with Old French or Germanic roots. It is connected with the root name Adelaide.
Names with this background often travelled through several languages before settling into modern English forms, which gives Alicia a sense of history without making it feel dated.
History and background
Alicia has a long European naming history, with older forms moving through medieval languages before becoming familiar in English.
What style of name is Alicia?
Alicia has a historic, established feel without sounding overly formal. It sits naturally beside names like Abigail, Alice, Alexandra and Alexis: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Nicknames and variations
Common nickname options include Ali, Allie, Ally.
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Alicia ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Alicia was most recently listed at 92nd in 2009, and appeared in the Australian top 100 in 1 of 18 years we currently cover.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not in top 100 |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | Not in top 100 |
| 2022 | Not in top 100 |
| 2021 | Not in top 100 |
| 2020 | Not in top 100 |
| 2019 | Not in top 100 |
| 2018 | Not in top 100 |
| 2017 | Not in top 100 |
| 2016 | Not in top 100 |
| 2015 | Not in top 100 |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | 92nd |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |