The baby name Melicia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced mə-LEE-shə,me-LEE-see-ə,muh-LIS-ee-ə.
The baby name Melicia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced mə-LEE-shə,me-LEE-see-ə,muh-LIS-ee-ə.
Melicia is in Origin.
Melicia is a modern feminine given name most plausibly formed by blending Melissa and Alicia. Melissa derives from Greek melissa “bee,” ultimately from meli “honey,” while Alicia traces to the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning “noble” or “of noble kind.” Taken together, Melicia conveys an appealing composite sense such as “noble bee” or “honeyed nobility,” linking sweetness, industry, and grace with aristocratic poise.
The name gained traction as creative blends flourished in the late twentieth century and remains uncommon. It appears in English-, Spanish-, and French-language contexts; a French spelling Mélicia is also found. Variant spellings include Melisia, Melissia, and Melycia. Diminutives and nicknames range from Mel, Méli/Meli, and Lici/Licy to Cia and Lissa. Related choices include Melissa/Melisa and Alicia/Alisha. Melicia offers a familiar sound with a distinctive twist, balancing classical roots with contemporary style.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT | Girls | 0 | #23 | 1 | 950 |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| JM | 0 | #92 | 2 | 3,714 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #178 | 2 | 1,568 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #211 | 7 | 4,575 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #237 | 23 | 7,507 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| France | Girls | 2009 | #407 | 3 | 3,201 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #436 | 12 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #646 | 6 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #910 | 6 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #922 | 20 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #923 | 21 | 14,861 |
| United States | Girls | 2008 | #955 | 6 | 10,120 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #997 | 145 | 25,928 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Melicia is popular in 30 countries — most recent births per country:
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