Alicia vs Salem

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

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Salem

Girl #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
715
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal, Sallie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alicia Rank #436
Salem Rank #430

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 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

Salem ___

  • Salem Grace
  • Salem Rose
  • Salem Jane
  • Salem Mae
  • Salem Elise
  • Salem Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alicia

Sophia Isabella Marco Julian Bianca

If you choose Salem

Ember Raven Wren Cypress Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alicia or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Alicia at #436 in the United States.

What do Alicia and Salem mean?

Alicia means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Salem means "peaceful, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alicia and Salem boy or girl names?

Alicia is primarily a girl name. Salem is primarily a girl name.

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