Elicia Girl

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LIS-ee-uh /ɛˈlɪs i ə/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: 'God is my salvation'; English: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Elicia is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name Elisha, which means "God is salvation." The name Elisha appears in the Hebrew Bible, where he is known as a prophet and the successor of Elijah. The transition from Hebrew to Greek and Latin saw the name evolve, with Elisha being rendered as Eliseus in Latin.

This form influenced various adaptations in different languages, eventually leading to the emergence of Elicia in the medieval period as a variant of names like Alicia and Elise, which are derived from the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of Adelais, itself a form of Adela, meaning "noble" or "nobility." Throughout history, the name Elicia and its variants have been associated with notable figures and cultural milestones. The name Alicia gained prominence in the Middle Ages, particularly in the context of chivalric literature and the rise of courtly love, which often celebrated noble women.

The name's biblical roots also contributed to its significance in Christian contexts, where names derived from biblical figures were commonly adopted by saints and revered individuals. The translation of the Bible into various vernacular languages during the Reformation further solidified the use of names like Elisha, contributing to their enduring presence in Christian communities.

Culturally, names like Elicia carry connotations of grace and divinity, reflecting their etymological origins. The association with nobility through its connection to Adela adds a layer of cultural resonance, as the ideals of nobility and virtue were highly valued in medieval society.

The name's melodic quality and its historical ties to significant religious and literary traditions have allowed it to maintain a sense of timelessness, appealing to various cultures over the centuries. Elicia, along with its related forms, continues to evoke a sense of heritage and significance rooted in its rich linguistic and historical background.

Famous people named Elicia

In this section, you will find notable people named Elicia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Elicia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Elicia McKenney is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the indie music scene and her album 'The Other Side'.

Elicia McCarthy is a television personality best known for her appearances on reality shows and her work as a host.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Elicia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ElenaAmeliaSophiaIsabellaOliviaMia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Elicia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ElisaAlinaElenaAlyssaCelinaFeliciaMalicia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elicia was first seen in the United States in 1942.

Elicia has ranked as high as #1776 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Elicia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Elicia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Elicia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Elicia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 31 31
2024 23 23
2023 40 40
2022 36 36
2021 31 31
2020 31 31
2019 33 33
2018 35 35
2017 41 41
2016 31 31
2015 35 35
2014 39 39
2013 40 40
2012 43 43
2011 49 49
2010 51 51
2009 58 58
2008 48 48
2007 80 80
2006 64 64
2005 88 88
2004 84 84
2003 80 80
2002 66 66
2001 76 76
2000 77 77
1999 82 82
1998 94 94
1997 93 93
1996 73 73
1995 63 63
1994 80 80
1993 70 70
1992 76 76
1991 74 74
1990 99 99
1989 104 104
1988 89 89
1987 98 98
1986 111 111
1985 122 122
1984 108 108
1983 129 129
1982 99 99
1981 110 110
1980 119 119
1979 101 101
1978 85 85
1977 97 97
1976 64 64
1975 65 65
1974 63 63
1973 44 44
1972 57 57
1971 43 43
1970 48 48
1969 36 36
1968 39 39
1967 33 33
1966 33 33
1965 35 35
1964 38 38
1963 27 27
1962 21 21
1961 18 18
1960 25 25
1959 21 21
1958 18 18
1957 12 12
1956 10 10
1955 7 7
1954 12 12
1953 11 11
1951 9 9
1950 7 7
1946 6 6
1942 7 7

Top States for Elicia (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
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