Alicia as a name
Alicia is a female given name of Spanish origin. It is a variation of the name Alice, which comes from the Old French name Aalis, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning “noble kind” or “of noble birth”.
The name Alicia became popular in the United States in the mid-20th century, and has since been a common name for baby girls. Variations of the name include Alecia, Alisha, and Alisa.
Famous people named Alicia include Alicia Keys, an American singer-songwriter; Alicia Vikander, a Swedish actress; and Alicia Machado, a Venezuelan actress and former Miss Universe.
