Alica
Fact sheet
- Name
- Alica
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The female first name Alica means 'of noble birth', 'of distinguished lineage', or simply 'the noble one'. The name originally derives from the name Adelheid and is thus composed of the Old High German syllables adal for 'noble or distinguished' or from heit for 'the kind or form'.
What does the name Alica mean?
The female first name Alica means 'of noble birth', 'of distinguished lineage', or simply 'the noble one'. The name originally derives from the name Adelheid and is thus composed of the Old High German syllables adal for 'noble or distinguished' or from heit for 'the kind or form'. Alica is a Slavic or Slovak, Serbian, Slovenian, and Croatian variant of the girl's name Alice. Unverified interpretations: South Slavic short form of Malica (little) - hence also 'Alice in Wonderland', because it means 'little' in Slavic and translates to 'little in Wonderland'. It is also a Russian nickname meaning 'the protector and defender'; among the Aborigines (Australian), Alica means 'the sun'; in Arabic/Tunisian, the name can be interpreted as a female lamb; if [alisa] is meant, it is a form of Alice; if [alika] is to be pronounced, it is more of a Georgian name.
How do you pronounce Alica?
Sound & pronunciation of Alica: The name Alica is three syllables and flows softly. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'A-li-ca' [ˈaːlitsa] or [aˈliːtsa], starting with an open A sound that conveys presence. The stressed syllable with a long I brings brightness to the sound. The consonant combination '-ca' provides a clear conclusion. Alica thus appears feminine and modern - harmonious, friendly, and timeless.
When is the name day of Alica?
The name days for Alica are on January 9, February 5, March 28, and December 16.
Popularity
Alica is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 710th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2011 at 417th place. In the last ten years, Alica has been given as a first name about 700 times, placing it 654th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 662nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Ala / Alca / Ali / Alibaba / Alic / Alicachen / Alicalein / Alice / Alischl / Alister / Ica / Lica / Lici / Lis / Lisa / Lischen / Lisha / Lishi / Lisi / Lissi / Litschi / Liz
Similar first names
Aalisha
Famous people
- Alica Grofova (table tennis player from France)
- Alica and the Dark Queen (book by Bernhard Hennen)
- Alicia Keys (singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Alica
Where does the name Alica come from?
The name Alica has its roots in Old High German and is a modified form of Alice, which derives from the name Adelheid.
What does the name Alica mean?
Alica means 'of noble birth', 'of distinguished lineage', or simply 'the noble one'.
What nicknames are suitable for Alica?
Various nicknames suitable for Alica include Ala, Ali, Alice, Lici, or Lisi.
How is the name Alica pronounced?
Alica is generally pronounced as: A-li-ka, with the emphasis on the first syllable.