UK girl's name
Allisia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps Latin, meaning "protector" or "defender".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Allisia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Allisia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2009 to 2017. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Allisia. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Allisia ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Allisia.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Allisia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Allisia mean?
The name Allisia is a variant of the name Alicia, which is derived from the German name Adaliz or Adalicia. This name ultimately traces its roots back to the Germanic name Adalhaidis, which was composed of the elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "haid" meaning "kind, sort, type."
In the early Middle Ages, the name Adalhaidis was quite popular among the nobility in Germanic regions of Europe. As the name spread and evolved over time, it took on various spellings and forms, including Alicia, Alice, and eventually Allisia.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Allisia can be found in the 12th century, when it appeared in medieval records from England and France. During this time, the name was likely influenced by the French variant Alissie or Alissias.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Allisia. One of the earliest was Allisia of Brabant (c. 1180-1249), a Flemish noblewoman who was the daughter of Duke Henry I of Brabant and Matilda of Boulogne.
Another prominent figure was Allisia de Lusignan (c. 1195-1246), a French noblewoman who was the daughter of Hugh IX of Lusignan and Matilda of Angoulême. She was an important figure in the Crusades and played a role in the Fifth Crusade.
In the 14th century, there was Allisia de Montfort (c. 1324-1394), an English noblewoman who was the daughter of Robert de Montfort and Alice de Verdun. She was a wealthy landowner and benefactor of religious houses.
During the Renaissance period, Allisia Gambara (c. 1490-1565) was an Italian poet and writer from Brescia. She was part of the literary circle of the Venetian Renaissance and was known for her sonnets and other poetic works.
In more recent times, Allisia Muñoz (1923-2014) was a Mexican-American artist and educator. She was known for her work in the medium of collage and was a prominent figure in the Chicano art movement of the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals named Allisia who have left their mark on history. While the name is not as common today as some of its variants, it carries a rich heritage and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Allisia over time
The chart below shows babies named Allisia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Allisia, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allisia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Allisia 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 | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Allisia
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Allisia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Allisia in the UK right now?
In 2017, Allisia was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Allisia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Allisia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Allisia?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps Latin, meaning "protector" or "defender".
How many people are called Allisia in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Allisia 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.