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Alys vs Alicia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,224
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Alicia

Girl #436 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish English Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#436
Total SSA Count
708
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alys Rank #5,224
Alicia Rank #436

Alicia is more popular, ranked #436 vs #5224 for Alys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alys or Alicia more popular?

Alicia is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alys and Alicia mean?

Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin). Alicia means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Alys and Alicia boy or girl names?

Alys is primarily a girl name. Alicia is primarily a girl name.

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