Holding steady.
Popularity of Licia since 1919
Babies named Licia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 297 |
| 1970s | 143 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Licia is a feminine name with Italian and Latin roots, likely a diminutive of Alicia or a derivation from the Roman family name Licius. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1919, and while it has never been a top-ranked name, it experienced its highest usage in 1960, reflecting a mid-century interest in melodic Italian names. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable, with a consistent but low level of use. Though not associated with any specific U.S. states through top rankings, Licia carries a gentle, understated charm typical of names that balance tradition with a touch of elegance.
Licia may derive from the Latin name Licia, a feminine form of the Roman family name Licius. It is also frequently used as a diminutive of Alicia, itself from the Germanic Adalheidis meaning 'noble type'. In Italy, Licia has been used independently since the early 20th century.
“Licia” around the world
Where Licia 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: Lici, Lia
Variants: Licia, Licya
Sibling names for Licia
Names that share Licia's style, for a brother or sister.
