Alease Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-LEES /əˈliːs/
Origin: English; variant of Alice
Meaning: Noble; truthful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alease is believed to be a variant of the name Elise, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." This name was adopted into Greek as Elisabet and later into Latin as Elisabeth. The name made its way into Old French as Élisabeth before evolving into various forms in different languages, including Elise in French and Alease in English.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many French names into the English lexicon. Throughout history, the name Elise and its variants have been associated with several notable figures, including saints and queens.
One of the most significant historical milestones is the presence of Saint Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, who is venerated in Christian traditions. The name gained further prominence with the translation of the Bible into English, particularly in the King James Version published in 1611, where the name appears in various forms, reinforcing its biblical significance.
Culturally, names like Alease carry connotations of grace and devotion, often associated with loyalty and faithfulness due to their biblical origins. The name has been embraced in various cultures, often reflecting a sense of elegance and femininity.
Diminutive forms such as Lise or Lisa have also emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability across different languages and cultures. The enduring nature of Alease and its variants can be attributed to their rich historical background and the positive attributes associated with their meanings.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alease was first seen in the United States in 1888.
Alease has ranked as high as #1809 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Alease has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alease is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alease was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alease.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 12 | 12 |
| 1991 | 12 | 12 |
| 1990 | 7 | 7 |
| 1989 | 11 | 11 |
| 1988 | 11 | 11 |
| 1986 | 11 | 11 |
| 1983 | 5 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 | 9 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 |
| 1979 | 11 | 11 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1972 | 8 | 8 |
| 1971 | 11 | 11 |
| 1970 | 8 | 8 |
| 1969 | 10 | 10 |
| 1968 | 6 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 |
| 1966 | 10 | 10 |
| 1965 | 9 | 9 |
| 1964 | 13 | 13 |
| 1963 | 15 | 15 |
| 1962 | 9 | 9 |
| 1961 | 13 | 13 |
| 1960 | 9 | 9 |
| 1959 | 14 | 14 |
| 1958 | 13 | 13 |
| 1957 | 15 | 15 |
| 1956 | 9 | 9 |
| 1955 | 16 | 16 |
| 1954 | 14 | 14 |
| 1953 | 13 | 13 |
| 1952 | 18 | 18 |
| 1951 | 17 | 17 |
| 1950 | 21 | 21 |
| 1949 | 20 | 20 |
| 1948 | 21 | 21 |
| 1947 | 26 | 26 |
| 1946 | 16 | 16 |
| 1945 | 16 | 16 |
| 1944 | 25 | 25 |
| 1943 | 11 | 11 |
| 1942 | 21 | 21 |
| 1941 | 17 | 17 |
| 1940 | 21 | 21 |
| 1939 | 22 | 22 |
| 1938 | 22 | 22 |
| 1937 | 30 | 30 |
| 1936 | 22 | 22 |
| 1935 | 16 | 16 |
| 1934 | 29 | 29 |
| 1933 | 35 | 35 |
| 1932 | 39 | 39 |
| 1931 | 41 | 41 |
| 1930 | 27 | 27 |
| 1929 | 32 | 32 |
| 1928 | 49 | 49 |
| 1927 | 52 | 52 |
| 1926 | 52 | 52 |
| 1925 | 57 | 57 |
| 1924 | 54 | 54 |
| 1923 | 54 | 54 |
| 1922 | 52 | 52 |
| 1921 | 48 | 48 |
| 1920 | 48 | 48 |
| 1919 | 53 | 53 |
| 1918 | 43 | 43 |
| 1917 | 39 | 39 |
| 1916 | 33 | 33 |
| 1915 | 36 | 36 |
| 1914 | 24 | 24 |
| 1913 | 32 | 32 |
| 1912 | 21 | 21 |
| 1911 | 8 | 8 |
| 1910 | 17 | 17 |
| 1909 | 21 | 21 |
| 1908 | 9 | 9 |
| 1907 | 10 | 10 |
| 1906 | 8 | 8 |
| 1905 | 9 | 9 |
| 1904 | 9 | 9 |
| 1903 | 11 | 11 |
| 1900 | 8 | 8 |
| 1898 | 6 | 6 |
| 1895 | 5 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Alease (1961)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 5 |