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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEES /əˈliːs/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: noble; English: variant of Alice
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alese is believed to be a variant of the name Alice, which has its roots in the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of Adelais. Adelais itself derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "heid," meaning "kind, sort, or type." The transition from Germanic to Old French occurred during the early Middle Ages, around the 9th century, as the Norman influence spread across Europe.
The name Alice became widely popular in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066, and its variants, including Alese, emerged over time as linguistic shifts and regional dialects evolved. Historically, the name Alice gained significant recognition through literary and cultural milestones.
One of the most notable references is Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," published in 1865, which solidified the name's association with whimsy and imagination. Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints and historical figures, further embedding it in cultural consciousness.
The name Alice was also included in the King James Bible's translation of the name for certain biblical figures, although the specific variant Alese does not appear in canonical texts. Culturally, the name Alese, like its parent name Alice, carries connotations of nobility and grace, reflective of its etymological roots.
The enduring appeal of names derived from Alice can be attributed to their association with positive traits and their presence in significant literary works. Variants like Alese may not have the same historical documentation but share the foundational qualities that have allowed names of this lineage to persist through the centuries.
Famous people named Alese
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Alese is a singer-songwriter best known for her singles and collaborations in the pop music genre.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alese was first seen in the United States in 1917.
Alese has ranked as high as #1124 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Alese has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alese 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 Alese was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Alese (1988)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
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 Alese.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1917 | 8 |