Anaalicia
A feminine name derived from a combination of Ana and Alicia.
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the first name Anaalicia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anaalicia today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anaalicia births was 1986 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anaalicia. 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.
People living today
192
~ 1 in 1,785,179 Americans
Peak year
1986
28 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2003 SSA rank
#15,946
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Anaalicia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anaalicia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 137 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
Anaalicia 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 Anaalicia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anaalicias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Anaalicia
The name Anaalicia has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "ana," meaning "heaven," and "alicia," meaning "radiant." The name was initially given to girls born during celestial events, such as eclipses or meteor showers, as it was believed they were blessed with heavenly radiance.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Anaalicia can be found in the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Sumerian literary work dating back to the third millennium BCE. In this epic, a character named Anaalicia is mentioned as a priestess in the temple of the goddess Inanna, revered for her beauty and wisdom.
During the Babylonian era (circa 1900-539 BCE), the name Anaalicia gained popularity among the ruling classes. One notable figure was Anaalicia of Babylon, a renowned scholar and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial movements and the development of the Babylonian calendar.
In ancient Greek mythology, there is a mention of an Anaalicia who was a nymph associated with the god Apollo. She was believed to possess the power of prophecy and was revered by the oracles of Delphi.
The name Anaalicia also appeared in the historical records of the ancient Roman Empire. One of the most famous figures was Anaalicia Claudia, a Roman noblewoman who lived during the reign of Emperor Nero (37-68 CE). She was known for her philanthropic work and her influence in the political affairs of the time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Anaalicia was popular among the noble families of Europe. A notable figure was Anaalicia of Aquitaine (circa 1103-1149), a powerful and influential duchess who played a significant role in the conflicts between England and France during the 12th century.
People
Anaalicia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anaalicia 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
Anaalicia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anaalicia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anaalicia 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 1,785,179 US residents.
Is Anaalicia a common name?
We classify Anaalicia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 201 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anaalicia most popular?
The single biggest year for Anaalicia was 1986, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anaalicia is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Anaalicia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anaalicia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anaalicia 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 Anaalicia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anaalicia 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 Anaalicia 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Anaalicia?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Anaalicia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.