The baby name Amicia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈmiːʃə/ (uh‑MEE‑shuh),/əˈmɪsə/ (uh‑MISS‑uh),Classical Latin: /aˈmi.kja/ (a‑MEE‑kee‑ah).
Amicia is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Amicia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈmiːʃə/ (uh‑MEE‑shuh),/əˈmɪsə/ (uh‑MISS‑uh),Classical Latin: /aˈmi.kja/ (a‑MEE‑kee‑ah).
Amicia is Latin in Origin.
Amicia is a medieval Latinized feminine name built on Latin amicus “friend” and amicitia “friendship,” conveying the sense of “friendly” or “beloved companion.” Its sunny, sociable meaning aligned with courtly ideals and sits near French Aimée in sentiment, though by a different Latin root.
Used widely in 12th–13th‑century Anglo‑Norman circles, Amicia appears in charters and noble lineages; a noted bearer is Amicie de Courtenay. In Latin records it is Amicia, while vernacular forms include Amice (Middle English) and Amicie (Old/medieval French), with occasional spellings like Amys or Amysia. Over time the name coexisted and sometimes overlapped in records with French forms that produced Amy and Aimée - related in theme but etymologically from Latin amatus “beloved.” Modern variants are Amicia (learned/Latinate), Amice (English), and Amicie (French), with Amy/Amie functioning as familiar diminutives by association. Rare today, it appeals to those seeking a courtly Norman echo.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #133 | 3 | 1,786 |
| Canada | Girls | 2023 | #275 | 5 | 2,824 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #891 | 26 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Amicia is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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