Alicia Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-LEE-syah / əˈliːsiəLatin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: noble; Spanish: a variant of Alice
Historical & Cultural Background
Alicia is derived from the Latin name 'Alicia', which is a variant of 'Alice'. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. It gained prominence in the English-speaking world through literary works, notably Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. The name is often associated with qualities of nobility and truth.
Trend Summary
Alicia has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alisha
- Alysha
International Variants
- Alicia (Spanish)
- Alícia (Portuguese)
- Alicja (Polish)
Famous people named Alicia
Alicia Keys is an American singer-songwriter and actress known for her soulful music and numerous awards.
Alicia Vikander is a Swedish actress recognized for her roles in films such as 'Ex Machina' and 'The Danish Girl'.
Alicia Silverstone is an American actress and activist, famous for her role in the film 'Clueless'.
Alicia Garza is an American civil rights activist and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Fictional characters named Alicia
Alicia Florrick is a character in the television series 'The Good Wife', known for her role as a lawyer and political figure.
Alicia Clark is a character in the television series 'Fear the Walking Dead', portrayed as a resourceful survivor in a post-apocalyptic world.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alicia was first seen in the United States in 1926. Alicia has ranked as high as #1157 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, District of Columbia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Alicia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alicia (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |