Declining since 1985, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Elicia since 1942
Babies named Elicia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 107 |
| 1960s | 305 |
| 1970s | 667 |
| 1980s | 1,089 |
| 1990s | 804 |
| 2000s | 721 |
| 2010s | 397 |
| 2020s | 192 |
Meaning & origin
Elicia is a modern English variant of Alicia, which itself stems from the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind.' First recorded in the U.S. in 1942, the name saw its peak in popularity during 1983, when it ranked highest. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily declining, reflecting broader trends in naming preferences. In 2025, Elicia ranked 4,460th and was given to roughly 1 in 51,847 newborn girls. Its highest concentration has been in California. The name is part of a cluster of Alicia variations that gained traction in the mid-20th century, offering a slightly less common alternative to the more standard Alicia.
Elicia is a modern English variant of Alicia, which itself derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of elements 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (kind, type). The name rose to prominence in the English-speaking world through medieval French forms like Alis and Alice. The spelling Elicia emerged in the 20th century as part of a trend toward phonetic and personalized variations.
Where Elicia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elicia” around the world
Where Elicia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Licia, Cia
Sibling names for Elicia
Names that share Elicia's style, for a brother or sister.
