Holding steady.
Popularity of Aliscia since 1965
Babies named Aliscia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aliscia is a modern spelling variant of Alicia, created by substituting the 'c' with an 'sc' combination. First recorded in the United States in 1965, the name saw its peak usage in 1984, though it has never entered the top 1,000 rankings. Its trajectory describes a stable pattern, meaning its annual counts have remained relatively consistent without dramatic spikes or declines. In terms of cultural positioning, Aliscia appeals to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a familiar and elegant sound, fitting the trend of respelled names that emerged in the late 20th century.
Aliscia is a contemporary respelling of Alicia, a name that developed as a Latinized form of Alice. Alice itself comes from the Old French Adelaide, which in turn derives from the Germanic Adalheidis, composed of adal (noble) and heid (kind, type). The variant Aliscia gained modest use in the United States starting in the mid-1960s, likely influenced by phonetic creativity and the popularity of similar-sounding names like Alicia and Alisha.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Ally, Lish, Lisha
Sibling names for Aliscia
Names that share Aliscia's style, for a brother or sister.
