Alicia
Pronunciation: [ uhl-IHSH-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alicia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 667 babies have been named Alicia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alicia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,532 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,532
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Alicia is also used as a girl name, ranked #436.
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About the Name Alicia
Alicia is a boy name .
Is Alicia a boy or girl name? Alicia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,532 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #436. Alicia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alicia is currently ranked #31,532 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alicia include Ali, Alic, Alicy, Alicie, Aly, Alie, and Alikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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