Alisia

Meaning & origin

Alisia is a modern spelling variant of the longstanding classic Alice, via Alicia. The name has never been among the top ranks in the United States; it reached its highest position in 1998 at rank 4,987, and has since been on a downward trajectory. As of 2025, approximately 1 in every 61,818 newborn girls receives the name Alisia, reflecting its continued but niche use. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1930. Though not tied to any single region, Alisia shares the familiar sound of more popular names like Alyssa and Alicia, making it a recognizable but distinctive choice.

Alisia is a spelling variant of Alicia, itself a Latinized form of Alice. Alice derives from the Old French name Adelais, which comes from the Germanic Adalheidis, composed of the elements adal, meaning "noble," and heit, meaning "kind, type." The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became popular in the Middle Ages; the Alicia spelling saw use in the 18th and 19th centuries. Alisia as a specific variant likely emerged in the 20th century, possibly influenced by the -ia suffix popular in girls' names.