Alicia vs Alyssa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ali, Ally, Licia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alicia Rank #436
Alyssa Rank #399

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 vs #436 for Alicia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alicia ___

  • Alicia Rose
  • Alicia Marie
  • Alicia Grace
  • Alicia Jane
  • Alicia Mae
  • Alicia Renee

Alyssa ___

  • Alyssa Marie
  • Alyssa Grace
  • Alyssa Rose
  • Alyssa Nicole
  • Alyssa Faith
  • Alyssa Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alicia

Sophia Isabella Marco Julian Bianca

If you choose Alyssa

Tyler Madison Brandon Brianna Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alicia or Alyssa more popular?

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 compared to Alicia at #436 in the United States.

What do Alicia and Alyssa mean?

Alicia means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Alyssa means "noble, exalted" (Germanic origin).

Are Alicia and Alyssa boy or girl names?

Alicia is primarily a girl name. Alyssa is primarily a girl name.

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