Girl · #13,455 in 2026

Licia

Licia is an Italian feminine given name, and may refer to:Licia Albanese (1909–2014), Italian soprano Licia Boudersa, French boxer Licia Colò, Italian journalist Licia Maglietta, Italian actress Licia Ronzulli, Italian medical worker and politician Licia Troisi, Italian fantasy writer Licia Verde, Italian astrophysicist and cosmologist

Current Rank
#13,455
Peak Rank
#1,523 (1960)
Total Babies
735
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1919
First Year
2023
Last Year
1960
Peak Year
#1523
Peak Rank
735
Total Count
55
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Licia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Licia is an Italian feminine given name, and may refer to:Licia Albanese (1909–2014), Italian soprano Licia Boudersa, French boxer Licia Colò, Italian journalist Licia Maglietta, Italian actress Licia Ronzulli, Italian medical worker and politician Licia Troisi, Italian fantasy writer Licia Verde, Italian astrophysicist and cosmologist

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The Story of Licia

Licia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1919, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 53 Licias were born — ranking #1,523 that year. As of 2026, Licia ranks #13,455 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 735 Licias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Licia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Licia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Licia

What does the name Licia mean?
Licia is an Italian feminine given name, and may refer to:Licia Albanese (1909–2014), Italian soprano Licia Boudersa, French boxer Licia Colò, Italian journalist Licia Maglietta, Italian actress Licia Ronzulli, Italian medical worker and politician Licia Troisi, Italian fantasy writer Licia Verde, Italian astrophysicist and cosmologist
How popular is Licia in 2026?
In 2026, Licia ranks #13,455 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Licia most popular?
Licia reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #1,523 that year with 53 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Licia most popular?
Licia has historically been most popular in Michigan, California, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Licia.
Is Licia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Licia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Licia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Licia include Pernie, Lempi, Rozelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Licia

Licia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 735 births in the dataset. Licia's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #1,523. Use the chart and map above to compare Licia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.