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Alicja

Girl name · 220 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Alicja: 220 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 23 births in 2016.

The Polish form of Alice, Alicja derives from the Old French Adelais, itself rooted in the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind' or 'of noble birth'. Notable bearers include Polish actress Alicja Bachleda-Curuś, singer Alicja Majewska, and contemporary artist Alicja Kwade. While no specific places are named directly after a bearer, the name shares its etymological root with towns and cities called Alice or Adelheid across Europe. Pronounced ah-LEET-syah in Polish, this variant offers a distinctive, melodic alternative to the more common Alice, and has appeared in Scotland's multicultural naming landscape since the 1970s, often chosen by families with Polish

Girl 19 of 52 years

Peak year
201623 babies
Latest (2025)
#6324 babies
Total births
220since 2007
5-year trend
▼ 62%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2016 · 23
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).