Aliki
Fact sheet
- Name
- Aliki
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Aliki is the Greek variant of the names Alice and Adelheid, which are traditionally used for girls.
What does the name Aliki mean?
The name Aliki is the Greek form of Alice or Adelheid. The modern variant Alice is derived from the Old French short form Aëlis and was eventually Hellenized to Alíki (Αλική). The meaning includes terms such as 'of noble birth', 'of noble character', 'the noble one', 'the noble', and 'the aristocrat'. Aliki has its roots in the Old High German terms adal, which means 'noble', 'distinguished', or 'of noble descent', and heit, which describes 'the kind', 'the manner', 'the form', or 'the origin'. Known variants of the name include Alicia, Alisha, Alyssa, and Aliza.
Where does the name Aliki come from?
The etymology of Aliki is Old High German and means among other things 'of noble character' or 'the aristocrat'. The composition comes from the Old High German words adal, which refers to 'noble', 'distinguished', 'the nobility', or 'of noble descent', and heit, which means 'the kind', 'the manner', 'the form', or 'the origin'. The language of the name is Greek.
How do you pronounce Aliki?
The pronunciation of Aliki is three syllables and is characterized by a high vowel content. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-li-ki' [aˈliːki]. It begins with an open A that conveys spaciousness. The long I in the middle brings brightness, while the hard K sets a clear accent. The bright I at the end gives the name lightness. Overall, Aliki sounds friendly and melodic, harmonious, modern, and acoustically balanced.
When is the name day of Aliki?
The name days for Aliki are celebrated on February 5, March 25, and December 16.
Popularity
In Germany, Aliki is among the more common female names. The name currently ranks 1,514th among the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 1,234th. In the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 160 times as a first name, placing it 1,887th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,031st.
Nicknames & pet names
Alikaki / Alikichen / Alki / Ally / Kiki / Kikoliki / Liki / Lili
Famous people
- Aliki Diplarakou (Greek model)
- Aliki Fakate (Australian rugby player)
- Aliki Liacouras Brandenberg (American author and children's book illustrator)
- Aliki Stamatina Vougiouklaki (actress from Greece)
- Aliki Trabner (actress)
- Aliki Vougiouklaki (actress and singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Aliki
What does the name Aliki mean?
Aliki is the Greek form of Alice and is derived from the Old French short form Aëlis. The meaning includes terms such as 'of noble birth', 'the noble one', and 'the aristocrat'.
Where does the name Aliki come from?
The origins of Aliki lie in Old High German, where the words 'adal' for 'noble' and 'heit' for 'kind' or 'origin' are combined. The language of the name is Greek.
How popular is the name Aliki?
Aliki enjoys great popularity in Greece and is also appreciated in other countries, especially among Greek communities.