Bright, lively, or a modern blend of Kelly and Alicia
Kelicia is a modern American coinage likely created by blending the Irish name Kelly, meaning 'warrior' or 'bright-headed,' with the Latin-derived Alicia, meaning 'noble.' It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating rhythmic, multi-syllabic feminine names. Because it is a contemporary invention, it lacks a singular ancient etymology but carries the combined spirit of its root names.
Less common today
Kelicia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,178 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
