Alecia
Meaning of Alecia
Alecia, pronounced uh-LEE-shuh (/əˈliːʃə/) in contemporary English, is a variant of the medieval Latinate form Alicia, itself derived from the Old High German name Adalheidis—composed of the elements adal, meaning “noble,” and heid, “kind”—and thus conveys an intrinsic association with nobility and refined lineage. Though its frequency in the United States peaked in the mid-1980s (reaching a rank of 471 in 1987), the name has since experienced a gradual decline to a Social Security Administration rank of 937 in 2024, with just thirteen recorded newborns bearing the name this year. Employed sparingly across Anglo-American contexts, Alecia’s measured prevalence and etymological depth impart a coolly sophisticated resonance, rendering it an appealing choice for those who seek a feminine appellation that is both historically grounded and subtly distinguished.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as uh-LEE-shuh (/əˈliːʃə/)
American English
- Pronunced as uh-LEE-shuh (/əˈliʃə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Alecia
| Alecia McKenzie - |
| Alecia Elliott - |
