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Alycia
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Pronounced ə-LEE-shə /əˈli.ʃɑ/High
Meaning: Y-spelling of Alicia — a form of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble'Medium
In 30 seconds: Alicia, with a y-twist: Alycia spells the elegant 'noble' name distinctively. Graceful, classic, and bright.
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MeaningY-spelling of Alicia — a form of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble'
U.S. rank (2025)#5251 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,167
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Alycia is a y-spelling of Alicia — a form of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble'. The styling personalizes the graceful classic.
It registers thinly beside Alicia. Rare, noble at the root, and graceful.
Did you know? Alicia is a Latinate form of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — and the Alycia spelling (actress Alycia Debnam-Carey) gives it a personal flourish.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Alicia — root etymology
Variations
AliciaAlishaAlyssia
Nicknames
AlyLisha
Famous Bearers
- ★Alycia Debnam-Carey (1993-)Australian actress known for her roles in 'Fear the Walking Dead' and 'The 100'
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Alycia mean?
Alycia spells Alicia, a form of Alice — 'noble'.
How do you pronounce Alycia?
It's said ə-LEE-shə /əˈli.ʃɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Alycia a boy or girl name?
Alycia is a girl's name.
How popular is Alycia?
Alycia is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Alicia is more common.