Alicia vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alicia

Girl #436 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Alicia Rank #436

Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #436 for Alicia.

Is Alicia or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Alicia at #436 in the United States.

What do Alicia and Melissa mean?

Alicia means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Alicia and Melissa boy or girl names?

Alicia is primarily a girl name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.