Aliscia
A feminine name of uncertain origin meaning "noble", "noble truth", or "wise protector".
Name Census estimates that about 256 living Americans carry the first name Aliscia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aliscia today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aliscia births was 1984 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aliscia. 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 Aliscia with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
256
~ 1 in 1,338,884 Americans
Peak year
1984
15 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,529
Tracked since 1965
Census
Aliscia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 263 people with the first name Aliscia, which placed it at #32,158 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
#32,158
National first-name rank
People counted
263
263 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
39.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aliscia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Aliscia is White at 39.9%. The next largest groups are Black (35.4%) and Hispanic (16.3%). 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 Aliscia 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 Aliscia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White39.9% · 105
- Black or African American35.4% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino16.3% · 43
- Two or more races3.4% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 5
Popularity
Aliscia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aliscia from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 87 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aliscia 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 Aliscia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aliscia
The name Aliscia is an ancient one with roots tracing back to the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to have originated from the Etruscan word "alisa," which means "noble" or "distinguished." The name was popularized by the Etruscans, who were known for their sophisticated culture and advanced understanding of architecture, art, and engineering.
During the height of the Roman Empire, the name Aliscia gained further recognition and was adopted by some Roman families. It was often associated with individuals of high social standing and was considered a prestigious name to bear. However, as the Roman Empire declined and Christianity became the dominant religion, the name fell out of favor due to its pagan roots.
Aliscia made a resurgence during the Renaissance period, when there was a renewed interest in classical antiquity and the rediscovery of ancient texts and artifacts. Many humanist scholars and artists of the time embraced the name, viewing it as a symbol of the cultural and intellectual revival taking place.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Aliscia was Aliscia Farnese, an Italian noblewoman born in 1472. She was a prominent figure in the court of Pope Alexander VI and was known for her patronage of the arts and her influence in Renaissance politics.
Another notable figure was Aliscia Visconti, an Italian philosopher and writer who lived in the 15th century. She was celebrated for her works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely read and discussed during her time.
In the 16th century, Aliscia Gonzaga, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, was renowned for her support of artists and writers. She played a significant role in the cultural life of the Italian Renaissance and was a key figure in the court of the Gonzaga family in Mantua.
Aliscia Borromeo, born in 1540, was an Italian countess and philanthropist. She was known for her charitable works and her efforts to improve the lives of the poor and underprivileged in her community.
In the 17th century, Aliscia Farnese, an Italian princess and art collector, was celebrated for her vast collection of paintings, sculptures, and other works of art. Her collection was considered one of the finest in Europe and was a testament to her passion for the arts.
While the name Aliscia has faded from common usage in modern times, it remains a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of ancient civilizations and the enduring influence of the Renaissance period.
People
Aliscia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aliscia 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
Aliscia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aliscia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 256 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aliscia 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 1,338,884 US residents.
Is Aliscia a common name?
We classify Aliscia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 269 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aliscia most popular?
The single biggest year for Aliscia was 1984, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aliscia is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Aliscia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 263 people with the name Aliscia, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,158 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 Aliscia 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 Aliscia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Aliscia appears almost entirely female. Of the 258 people counted with this name, 100.0% 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 Aliscia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Aliscia is White at 39.9%. The next largest groups are Black (35.4%) and Hispanic (16.3%). 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 Aliscia most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Aliscia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 39.9% (105 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 Aliscia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aliscia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aliscia 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 Aliscia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aliscia 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 Aliscia 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 common is the name Aliscia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.