Alicianna

Meaning & origin

Alicianna is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, a product of the trend for elaborating traditional names. It reached its peak usage in 2008, though it has never entered the Top 1000, remaining a rare choice. The name combines two well-liked elements: Alicia, from the Germanic root for nobility, and the melodic suffix -anna, which gained popularity in the late 20th century. Since its debut in the mid 1990s, its usage has been stable, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name. No U.S. state recorded a notable concentration of Aliciannas, consistent with its overall rarity.

Alicianna is a contemporary invented name, blending Alicia (a Latinized form of Alice, from Old French Adelais, ultimately from Germanic Adalheidis meaning 'noble') with the fashionable suffix -anna. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1995, reflecting the trend of creating elaborate feminine names by combining established elements.