MallowbyNames

Carlicia

kar-LEE-shee-ah · of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining Carla and Alicia, or drawn from phonetic elements.

Peak popularity
1989
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Carlicia since 1984

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

3581990200020102020Most births 1989Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s24
1990s52
2000s42
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Carlicia is a rare and modern invented name, first given to babies in the United States in 1984. Its highest recorded usage was in 1989. The name reflects the creative naming styles of the late 20th century, combining sounds from established names like Carla and Alicia. Despite a brief appearance in the 1980s, Carlicia has remained outside the mainstream, never ranking among the top 1000 names. Its use peaked during the 1989 year, after which it saw a decline, and the name has remained stable for decades. No state had a notable concentration of births for this name.

Carlicia first appeared in the United States in the 1980s. It is likely a modern coined name, perhaps blending the popular names Carla and Alicia, or formed from the fashionable suffix -icia. The name saw modest use in the late 20th century without a clear linguistic or historical derivation.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Carly, Lea, Cici

Sibling names for Carlicia

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Carlicia mean?
Carlicia does not have a well-established meaning. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly a blend of Carla and Alicia or derived from phonetic elements popular in the 1980s.
Is Carlicia a popular name today?
Carlicia has never been among the top 1000 names in the United States. Its peak year was 1989, and it remains very rarely used today.
Is Carlicia a boy's or girl's name?
Carlicia is almost exclusively used for girls.