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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.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Pronunciation: mə-LEE-shə,me-LEE-see-ə,muh-LIS-ee-ə

What is the meaning of the name Melicia ?

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.

Melicia has the following similar or variant Names

Melicia – Popularity by country

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:

France
Sweden
United States
AE
AO

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People also ask about Melicia

Melicia is predominantly a girl's name.
Melicia is a 4 syllable name, pronounced mə-LEE-shə,me-LEE-see-ə,muh-LIS-ee-ə.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Malicia, Melisha, Melycia, Milicia and Melicia (alternate spellings vary by capitalization/spacing).
Yes — Melicia ranked #178 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Melicia ranks highest in Sweden (#178 in 2022).
Melicia's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #380 in 1999 to #407 in 2009 in France.