Holding steady.
Popularity of Allicia since 1960
Babies named Allicia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 253 |
| 1990s | 196 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Allicia is a modern respelling of Alicia, first recorded in the United States in 1960. It achieved its peak usage in 1986, but has never entered the top 1,000 names, remaining a rare choice. The trajectory of the name has been stable in recent decades, with no dramatic rise or fall in usage. Unlike many respelled names that gain widespread popularity, Allicia has stayed below the radar, never appearing in any state-level popularity lists. The name's appeal likely lies in its familiar yet distinctive sound, blending the classic feel of Alicia with a fresh spelling. Its rarity means that, for parents seeking an uncommon name that is still recognizable, Allicia offers a balance between uniqueness and pronunciation ease.
Allicia is a modern spelling variant of Alicia, which is a Latinized form of Alice. Alice derives from the Old French name Alis, a short form of Adelais, itself from the Germanic Adalheidis, composed of 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (kind, sort). The name Allicia emerged in the 20th century as a respelling to distinguish pronunciation or add a unique touch, fitting a broader trend of modifying classic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alli, Ali, Lici, Cia
Sibling names for Allicia
Names that share Allicia's style, for a brother or sister.
