Alicja

Alicja is the Polish form of the name Alicia, which in turn derives from Alice or Adelheid.

What does the name Alicja mean?

The name Alicja, as the Polish variant of Alicia, goes back to the roots of Alice and Adelheid. It is translated in a sense as 'the one from noble descent', 'the noble', 'the aristocratic' and 'the elegant'. The origins of the name lie in the Old High German language, where it is composed of the elements adal, which means 'noble', 'aristocratic' or 'of noble descent', and heit, which means 'the kind', 'the way' or 'the origin'. A well-known bearer of the name is Alicja Jadwiga Kotowska (1899–1939), who served as a Polish nun and head of the Resurrection Monastery in Wejherowo and was murdered by the Nazis during the mass killings in Piaśnica in 1939. Similar variants of the name include Alica, Alicea, Aliciya, and Aliciana.

Where does the name Alicja come from?

Alicja has Old High German roots and means among other things 'the aristocratic' or 'the noble'. The word components are made up of adal, which means 'noble' or 'aristocratic', and heit, which denotes 'the kind' or 'the origin'. The language in which this name is primarily spread is Polish.

How do you pronounce Alicja?

Alicja has a three-syllable structure and is usually pronounced in German as 'A-li-tscha' [aˈlitʃa]. The name begins with an open A sound that conveys openness, followed by an emphasized middle syllable that brings brightness with a clear I. The gentle 'tscha' at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. This pronunciation gives Alicja a feminine and international sound that feels modern and strong in character.

When is the name day of Alicja?

The name days for Alicja are celebrated on February 5, March 25, and December 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Alicja is among the popular girls' names and currently ranks 553rd on the list of the most common female first names. The name reached its best ranking in 2022 when it came in at 440th place. Over the last ten years, Alicja has been given as a first name around 890 times, which places it at 552nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 605th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ala / Ali / Alice / Alli / Allie / Ally / Alo / Cece / Cici / Isa / Izzy / Licja / Lissy / Lizzy

Similar first names

Aalisha

Famous people

• Alicja Bachleda (actress from Mexico)
• Alicja Bachleda-Curus (singer and actress)
• Alicja Boratyn (singer (formerly of the band Blog27))
• Alicja Gescinska (philosopher from Poland)
• Alicja Janosz (singer)
• Alicja Kwade (Polish artist)
• Alicja Leszczynska (Polish volleyball player)
• Alicja Majewska (Polish singer)
• Alicja Pawlak (Polish football player)
• Alicja Peczak (swimmer from Poland)
• Alicja Rosolska (tennis player from Poland)
• Alicja Smietana (violinist from Poland)
• Alicja Szemplińska (Polish singer)
• Alicja Tchorz (swimmer from Poland)
• Alicja Trout (American musician)
• Dorota Alicja Nieznalska (American sculptor)