How to say it
a · LI · cia
/əˈliː.ʃə/
Feminine
Alicia
Noble
What it means
A Latinate form of Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noble.'
Alicia is a Latin-style spelling of Alice, which traces back through the French Aalis to the Germanic adal, 'noble.' It is a staple across Spanish-speaking countries and got extra shine from musician Alicia Keys. Depending on the family it is said uh-LEE-shuh or uh-LISH-uh. Ali and Licia are the shorts.
Popularity over time
peaked at #40 in 1984, currently #460 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Ali, Licia.
- Pronunciation
uh-LEE-shuh or uh-LISH-uh.
- Pop culture
Musician Alicia Keys.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Alicia Keys Grammy-winning American singer and pianist
Spelling variants
- Alicja
- Alycia
- Alisha
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