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Amicia

ah-MEE-see-ah · Feminine form of Amicius, a Latin family name possibly meaning 'friendly' or 'beloved'.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,758
Babies named in 2025
28
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 57,402 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2018

Rising since 2018, #4,758 for girls today.

Popularity of Amicia since 1984

Babies named Amicia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1224361990200020102020Most births 2023Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s5
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s148

Meaning & origin

Amicia is a rare feminine name of Latin origin, first recorded in U.S. data in 1984. As of 2025, it ranks 4,758, with a current incidence of 1 in 57,402 births. Its popularity has been rising since 2018, peaking in 2023. The name is most common in California, reflecting a trend toward distinctive classical revivals. Amicia offers a melodic alternative to more familiar names like Amelia or Alicia, with a subtle connection to the Latin word for friendship.

Amicia is a feminine derivative of the Latin cognomen Amicius, related to 'amicus' meaning 'friend'. The name has ancient Roman roots but was revived in modern times, primarily in English-speaking countries. It remains rare, with occasional usage since the 1980s.

Where Amicia is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Amicia” around the world

Where Amicia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    25

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ami, Micia, Cia

Variants: Amicia, Amysia

Sibling names for Amicia

Names that share Amicia's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Amicia mean?
Amicia is a feminine form of the Latin name Amicius, likely derived from 'amicus' meaning 'friend'.
How popular is the name Amicia?
As of 2025, Amicia ranks 4,758 in the U.S., with about 1 in every 57,402 baby girls given the name. Its popularity peaked in 2023.
Is Amicia a boy or girl name?
Amicia is predominantly used as a girl's name, though it is not unheard of for boys.