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UK girl's name

Aleecia

A feminine variant of Alecia, derived from Greek meaning "truth" or "truthful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aleecia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aleecia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Aleecia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aleecia ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 girls were registered as Aleecia.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aleecia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2005

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Aleecia mean?

The name Aleecia is believed to have its origins in the Greek language, derived from the word "aletheia," which means "truth" or "reality." It is thought to have emerged during the ancient Greek era, around the 5th century BC.

The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to Ancient Greece, where it was occasionally used as a feminine name, although it was not particularly common. It is possible that the name held some significance within the philosophical or religious teachings of the time, given its connection to the concept of truth.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Aleecia was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. Although little is known about her life, her existence is documented in some historical records from the period.

In the Middle Ages, the name Aleecia resurfaced in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Greek culture and language. During this time, it was sometimes used as a variant spelling of the more common name Alethea, which also derives from the Greek word "aletheia."

One notable figure with the name Aleecia was Aleecia of Mantua, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance scholars and artists.

Another historical figure was Aleecia Vespucci, an Italian woman who lived in the 16th century and was a distant relative of the famous explorer Amerigo Vespucci. She was a respected scholar and writer in her own right, known for her poetry and philosophical works.

In the 17th century, Aleecia Montagu was a prominent English writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her works, which often explored themes of truth and justice, were influential in shaping the discourse on gender equality during that time.

The 19th century saw the birth of Aleecia Fairchild, an American abolitionist and suffragette who was actively involved in the anti-slavery and women's rights movements. She was a powerful orator and writer, known for her passionate speeches and essays on the pursuit of truth and freedom.

Despite its ancient roots and occasional appearances throughout history, the name Aleecia has remained relatively uncommon, perhaps due to its unique spelling and pronunciation. However, it continues to carry a sense of authenticity and truthfulness, reflecting its Greek origins and the philosophical underpinnings of its meaning.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aleecia over time

The chart below shows babies named Aleecia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aleecia, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aleecia
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Decades

Aleecia by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aleecia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5785 3 1
2000s #3970 4 1

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FAQ

Aleecia: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aleecia in the UK right now?

In 2011, Aleecia was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aleecia most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Aleecia in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aleecia?

A feminine variant of Alecia, derived from Greek meaning "truth" or "truthful".

How many people are called Aleecia in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Aleecia across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.