Alicia

Alicia is a female first name that is considered a Latinized form of the English and Spanish name Alice and has its origin in the name Adelheid. The form Alícia is used as a Catalan and Portuguese variant.

What does the name Alicia mean?

The name Alicia means 'the noble', 'the noble one', or 'of noble birth'. It derives from the Old High German terms, where 'adal' stands for 'noble', 'distinguished', or 'of noble descent', and 'heit' means 'the kind', 'the manner', or 'the origin'. Some sources also link it to the Greek name Aliki, which can be interpreted as 'the daughter of the sea'. Another possible connection is to Alethia, a Greek goddess representing truth, which can be translated as 'the truth'. In Italy, there is a small valley named Alicia, leading to the interpretation of the name there as 'the protector of our valley and people'. Common variants include Alisia, Alizia, Alycia, Alysia, and Alicja. Other similar forms are Alica, Alicea, Aliciya, and Aliciana.

Where does the name Alicia come from?

The girl's name Alicia has its roots in Old High German. It is considered a Spanish diminutive of Adelheid and has been popular since the Middle Ages. The name consists of the Old High German elements 'adal' for 'noble' and 'heiti' for 'the kind'. The languages in which this name appears include English, Catalan, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Alicia?

The pronunciation of Alicia is melodic and consists of three to four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-li-ci-a' [aˈliːtsi̯a], while internationally the pronunciation [əˈlɪʃə] is often used, with the emphasis on the middle syllable. The soft sounds and the open 'a' at the end give the name an elegant touch. Alicia conveys a stylish and modern impression - sonorous, vibrant, and present.

When is the name day of Alicia?

The name days for Alicia are February 5, March 25, and December 16.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Alicia enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 183rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2007 at 66th place. In the last ten years, Alicia has been chosen as a first name about 4,000 times, placing it 172nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 153rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ahl / Aischa / Al / Ala / Aldi / Ali / Aliberschine / Alic / Alice / Alici / Alicja / Aliki / Alili / Alilli / Alischa / Ally / Altto / Ani / Cece / Cia / Cici / Cili / Ici / Ila / Isa / Isy / Li / Lia / Lic / Lica / Lici / Licia / Licy / Lilli / Lise / Lisha / Lisi / Lisl / Liss / Lisschen / Lisse / Lissy / Lizi / Lizz / Lizzy / Lottchen / Lotte / Älli

Similar first names

Alisia

Famous people

• Alicia Ann Spottiswoode (composer from the United Kingdom)
• Alicia Banit (actress)
• Alicia Barrancos (Argentinian swimmer)
• Alicia Boole Stott (British mathematician)
• Alicia Borrachero (Spanish actress)
• Alicia Boscatto (swimmer)
• Alicia Brandt (actress from America)
• Alicia de Larrocha y de la Calle (Spanish pianist)
• Alicia Endemann (actress (Das Haus Anubis))
• Alicia Fuentes (football player from Spain)
• Alicia Gardiner (Australian actress)
• Alicia Gladden (American basketball player)
• Alicia Ika (Australian actress)
• Alicia Joester (web video producer, known as Alicia Joe)
• Alicia Keys (singer, songwriter)
• Alicia Kinoshita (sailor from Denmark)
• Alicia Lourteig (Argentinian botanist)
• Alicia Moffet (Canadian singer)
• Alicia Moore (singer)
• Alicia Nitecki (American writer)