Alicia Herrera

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alicia Herrera — noble
226K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alicia Herrera is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Alicia is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Alicia is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Alice, which comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis (Adelaide), meaning "noble natured" (noble of kind). People with the given name Alicia Aberley (born 1984), Australian swimmer Alicia Agneson (born 1996), Swedish actress Alicia Agut (1929–2017), Spanish actress Alicia Albe (born 1977), American rhythmic gymnast Alicia Alfonso (born 1963), Uruguayan actress Alicia Alonso (1920–2019) Cuban dancer Alicia Alonzo (born 1946), Filipino actress Alicia Amatriain (born 1980), Spanish ballet dancer Alicia Amherst (1865–1941), English horticulturist. The surname Herrera: Herrera is a surname of Spanish origin, from the Latin word ferrāria, meaning "iron mine" or "iron works" and also the feminine of Latin ferrārius, "of or pertaining to iron"; or, alternatively, the feminine of Spanish herrero ("ironsmith", from ferrārius), which also gives the surname Herrero. Variants of the name include Errera, Ferrera and the less common Bherrera. Its equivalent in Portuguese and Galician is Ferreira. Also, because of Spanish naming customs, some people are listed here with their family name as their second-to-last name. Alicia is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 226K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alicia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alicia

Meaning: noble

Germanic

Alicia is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Alice, which comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis (Adelaide), meaning "noble natured" (noble of kind). People with the given name Alicia Aberley (born 1984), Australian swimmer Alicia Agneson (born 1996), Swedish actress Alicia Agut (1929–2017), Spanish actress Alicia Albe (born 1977), American rhythmic gymnast Alicia Alfonso (born 1963), Uruguayan actress Alicia Alonso (1920–2019) Cuban dancer Alicia Alonzo (born 1946), Filipino actress Alicia Amatriain (born 1980), Spanish ballet dancer Alicia Amherst (1865–1941), English horticulturist.

Surname: Herrera

Spanish

Herrera is a surname of Spanish origin, from the Latin word ferrāria, meaning "iron mine" or "iron works" and also the feminine of Latin ferrārius, "of or pertaining to iron"; or, alternatively, the feminine of Spanish herrero ("ironsmith", from ferrārius), which also gives the surname Herrero. Variants of the name include Errera, Ferrera and the less common Bherrera. Its equivalent in Portuguese and Galician is Ferreira. Also, because of Spanish naming customs, some people are listed here with their family name as their second-to-last name.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alicia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alicia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alicia Herrera

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alicia Herrera:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alicia?
The first name Alicia originates from Germanic. Alicia is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Alice, which comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis (Adelaide), meaning "noble natured" (noble of kind). People with the given name Alicia Aberley (born 1984), Australian swimmer Alicia Agneson (born 1996), Swedish actress Alicia Agut (1929–2017), Spanish actress Alicia Albe (born 1977), American rhythmic gymnast Alicia Alfonso (born 1963), Uruguayan actress Alicia Alonso (1920–2019) Cuban dancer Alicia Alonzo (born 1946), Filipino actress Alicia Amatriain (born 1980), Spanish ballet dancer Alicia Amherst (1865–1941), English horticulturist.
When was Alicia most popular?
The name Alicia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Herrera?
The surname Herrera originates from Spanish. Herrera is a surname of Spanish origin, from the Latin word ferrāria, meaning "iron mine" or "iron works" and also the feminine of Latin ferrārius, "of or pertaining to iron"; or, alternatively, the feminine of Spanish herrero ("ironsmith", from ferrārius), which also gives the surname Herrero. Variants of the name include Errera, Ferrera and the less common Bherrera. Its equivalent in Portuguese and Galician is Ferreira. Also, because of Spanish naming customs, some people are listed here with their family name as their second-to-last name.
What are the origins of the name Alicia Herrera?
The name Alicia Herrera combines two different traditions: the first name Alicia has Germanic roots, while the surname Herrera originates from Spanish.
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