Alicia
ah-LEE-see-ah · 4 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Germanic / Greek ◈ 4 syllables
"Noble, of noble character"

From Germanic / Greek

Alicia means noble — the Latinised form of Alice, carrying Germanic nobility through the most musical possible spelling. Alicia Keys plays piano like fire and won 15 Grammys. The Good Wife's Alicia Florrick is TV's most formidable lawyer. Alicia Vikander won the Oscar. Four syllables of noble musicality, courtroom power, and Girl on Fire brilliance.

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Alicia at a glance
MeaningNoble, of noble character
OriginGermanic / Greek
GenderFemale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#402
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Why parents love Alicia
  • Alicia Keys is one of the most talented musicians alive — 15 Grammys.
  • The Good Wife's Alicia is TV's most formidable lawyer.
  • Alicia Vikander won the Oscar for The Danish Girl.
  • Four syllables with a musical, noble sound: ah-LEE-see-ah.
  • The meaning noble is directly aspirational.
The vibe of Alicia
nobleKeysGirl on FireGrammysGood WifeFlorrickVikanderOscarmusical
Origin & history of Alicia
Germanic adal (noble) Alice Latinised Alicia
1
Germanic / Greek roots
Alicia is the Latinised form of Alice meaning noble. Alicia Keys has won 15 Grammys and her Girl on Fire is an anthem. The Good Wife's Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) is one of TV's most formidable characters. Alicia Vikander won the Oscar for The Danish Girl.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Latinised form used for centuries; Alicia Keys (born 1981).
3
Today
Alicia remains a beloved choice, ranking #402 in the US. 230,811 babies have been named Alicia since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Alicia?
1984 peak year
Alicia entered U.S. records in 1881, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1984, 7,819 babies were named Alicia (ranked #40 nationally). Today it sits around #402, with roughly 787 babies named Alicia each year. Alicia's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 230,811 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
7,819 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #40)
787 Avg. per year
(last decade)
7,870 Total registrations
last 10 years
230,811 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #402) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Alicia
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Alicia's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — noble fire leadership. People named Alicia tend to be musical, noble, and gifted at being the girl on fire in any room.

Girl on Fire
Noble musicality
15-Grammy brilliance
Courtroom commander
Vikander-level artistry
A1
L3
I9
C3
I9
A1
Sum: 26 → Life path 8
Personality of Alicia
💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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