Alisia
A feminine name of unclear origin, potentially deriving from the Slavic name Alisa or related French words.
Name Census estimates that about 3,699 living Americans carry the first name Alisia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alisia today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alisia births was 1998 (104 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alisia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Alisia with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
3.7K
~ 1 in 92,661 Americans
Peak year
1998
104 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,156
Tracked since 1930
Census
Alisia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 3,438 people with the first name Alisia, which placed it at #5,103 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#5,103
National first-name rank
People counted
3.4K
3,438 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
1.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
40.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alisia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alisia is Hispanic at 40.3%. The next largest groups are White (28.4%) and Black (24.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Alisia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Alisia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino40.3% · 1,384
- White28.4% · 978
- Black or African American24.4% · 838
- Two or more races4.3% · 149
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 50
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 39
Popularity
Alisia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alisia from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 831 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alisia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alisia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alisias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Alisia, while Missouri, District of Columbia, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 75 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alisia
The name Alisia finds its origins in the Greek language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "alysis," meaning "freedom" or "liberation." This connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who embodied the spirit of freedom or were born into circumstances that symbolized a sense of liberation.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Alisia can be found in Greek mythology. Alisia was a minor goddess associated with the concept of freedom and the breaking of bonds or chains. Although her role was relatively obscure, her presence in the mythological realm underscores the name's deep-rooted ties to the Greek cultural tapestry.
Throughout history, the name Alisia has been borne by several notable figures, each leaving their mark on various fields and eras. One such individual was Alisia of Antioch, a influential philosopher and scholar who lived in the 3rd century CE. She was renowned for her contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics, and her writings were widely studied and debated during her time.
Another prominent figure was Alisia of Arles, a 5th-century Christian saint revered for her piety and charitable works. Born in the city of Arles in what is now southern France, she dedicated her life to serving the poor and needy, ultimately founding a hospice that provided care and refuge to those in need.
In the realm of literature, Alisia of Cordova, a 10th-century poet and writer from the Iberian Peninsula, left an indelible mark with her lyrical compositions and poetic works. Her writings often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, cementing her place as a prominent voice in the literary landscape of her era.
During the Renaissance period, Alisia Spada (1450-1521) was a renowned Italian painter and artist. Her vibrant frescoes and masterful use of color earned her praise and commissions from influential patrons of the arts, including the Medici family. Her works can still be admired in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
In more recent times, Alisia Thobhani (1901-1976) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in India. Born into a prominent Parsi family, she dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women, establishing several schools and institutions that provided equal opportunities for female students.
These are just a few examples of the remarkable individuals who have carried the name Alisia throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience and achievement.
People
Alisia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alisia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alisia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alisia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,699 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alisia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 92,661 US residents.
Is Alisia a common name?
We classify Alisia as "Rare". It ranks above 95.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,973 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alisia most popular?
The single biggest year for Alisia was 1998, when 104 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alisia is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Alisia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 3,438 people with the name Alisia, or 1.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #5,103 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Alisia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Alisia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Alisia appears almost entirely female. Of the 3,445 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Alisia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alisia is Hispanic at 40.3%. The next largest groups are White (28.4%) and Black (24.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Alisia most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Alisia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 40.3% (1,384 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alisia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alisia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alisia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alisia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alisia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alisia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Alisia?
You can see how many people have the name Alisia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.