Alise Girl

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEES //əˈliːz//

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: noble; Latin: truthful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alise is derived from the Old High German name Adalheidis, which means "noble kind" or "of noble birth." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from the Germanic roots to the Latinized form Adelheidis, which was then adapted into Old French as Aalis or Alis. The name entered the English language primarily through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became popularized as Alice, a variant that has endured in various forms across cultures.

Historically, the name Alise and its variants have been borne by notable figures, including Alice of Battenberg, the mother of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Alice Liddell, who inspired Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" in the 19th century. The name also appears in medieval texts, such as the writings of the 12th-century chronicler William of Malmesbury, who referenced the name in the context of noble lineages.

Additionally, the name Alice was included in the King James Bible's translation of the name Adah, which has biblical roots, further solidifying its historical significance. Culturally, the name Alise has been associated with qualities of nobility and grace, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has often been linked to themes of virtue and honor in literature and folklore, contributing to its lasting appeal. Variants like Alys and Alis have also emerged in different cultures, showcasing the name's adaptability and resonance across languages and traditions.

The enduring nature of Alise and its related forms highlights the cultural importance of names that signify noble heritage and character.

Famous people named Alise

In this section, you will find notable people named Alise. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alise who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Alise who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Alise Post is a professional BMX racer best known for competing in the UCI BMX World Championships, the Olympic Games, and the USA BMX series.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alise, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AliceElenaAmeliaAvaLilaClara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alise. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlyssaAlinaElisaAlanaAliciaAdelineAriaAnise

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alise was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Alise has ranked as high as #2326 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Alise has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alise 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 Alise 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 Alise.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 29 29
2024 23 23
2023 31 31
2022 23 23
2021 33 33
2020 35 35
2019 44 44
2018 46 46
2017 66 66
2016 69 69
2015 63 63
2014 74 74
2013 81 81
2012 85 85
2011 86 86
2010 62 62
2009 67 67
2008 74 74
2007 81 81
2006 90 90
2005 87 87
2004 62 62
2003 63 63
2002 57 57
2001 74 74
2000 85 85
1999 79 79
1998 60 60
1997 51 51
1996 51 51
1995 47 47
1994 50 50
1993 56 56
1992 67 67
1991 71 71
1990 80 80
1989 78 78
1988 86 86
1987 92 92
1986 89 89
1985 63 63
1984 50 50
1983 41 41
1982 21 21
1981 22 22
1980 19 19
1979 21 21
1978 12 12
1977 9 9
1976 28 28
1975 17 17
1974 23 23
1973 17 17
1972 22 22
1971 31 31
1970 24 24
1969 30 30
1968 28 28
1967 21 21
1966 31 31
1965 33 33
1964 34 34
1963 30 30
1962 23 23
1961 29 29
1960 27 27
1959 16 16
1958 14 14
1957 20 20
1956 14 14
1955 20 20
1954 13 13
1953 13 13
1952 9 9
1951 11 11
1950 5 5
1949 7 7
1948 5 5
1947 6 6
1946 5 5
1944 6 6
1942 5 5
1938 5 5
1932 5 5
1931 9 9
1930 9 9
1929 5 5
1928 5 5
1927 7 7
1926 9 9
1925 13 13
1924 7 7
1923 8 8
1922 9 9
1921 12 12
1920 7 7
1919 11 11
1918 7 7
1917 6 6
1916 9 9
1915 9 9
1914 5 5
1913 7 7
1912 5 5
1911 6 6
1910 7 7
1908 9 9

Top States for Alise (2022)

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
CA 5
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