Alicia
Alicia first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 1984, when 7,820 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 672.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Alicia popular?
Declining Alicia is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1984 peak.
| 2020s | 4,350 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10,075 | |
| 2000s | 23,155 | |
| 1990s | 43,488 | |
| 1980s | 66,966 | |
| 1970s | 39,253 | |
| 1960s | 22,422 | |
| 1950s | 9,888 | |
| 1940s | 5,008 | |
| 1930s | 2,781 | |
| 1920s | 2,258 | |
| 1910s | 755 | |
| 1900s | 192 | |
| 1890s | 130 | |
| 1880s | 69 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Alicia mean?
Alicia is a Latinate form of Alice, from Germanic elements meaning “noble.” It is popular in both English- and Spanish-speaking countries.
Nicknames for Alicia
- Ali
- Lisa
- Licia
Variants & spellings
- Alisha
- Alycia
- Alecia
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alicia a boy or a girl name?
Alicia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Alicia a popular name right now?
Alicia is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1984 peak.
How popular is the name Alicia?
In 2025, Alicia ranked #460 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Alicia most popular?
Alicia was most popular in 1984, when about 7,820 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Alicia?
Common nicknames for Alicia include Ali, Lisa, Licia.