Alisi Girl

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEE-see //əˈliːsi//

Origin: Hawaiian; Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hawaiian: noble; Hebrew: God is my light; English: variant of Alice

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alisi has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, which translates to "God is my oath." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, first appearing in Greek as Elisabet and later in Latin as Elisabeth. The name made its way into Old French as Élisabeth, which was then adopted into English as Elizabeth.

The transition from Elisheba to Alisi reflects a phonetic adaptation that may have occurred in various cultures, particularly in Polynesian languages, where the name has gained distinct forms and variations. Historically, the name Elizabeth has been significant in various cultures, particularly in Christianity, where it is associated with biblical figures such as Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist.

This figure is mentioned in the New Testament, and her story has been influential in Christian tradition. The name gained further prominence through notable historical figures, including Queen Elizabeth I of England in the 16th century, who is remembered for her impactful reign and the flourishing of the arts during the Elizabethan era.

The name has also been featured in significant literary works and translations, such as the King James Bible, which helped solidify its place in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Alisi and its variants carry connotations of faithfulness and devotion, reflecting the original meaning tied to oaths and promises.

In various cultures, names derived from Elizabeth have been associated with nobility and grace, contributing to their enduring legacy. The diminutive forms, such as Liz or Beth, have also played a role in the name's adaptability across different languages and cultures, further enriching its historical and cultural significance.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alisi was first seen in the United States in 1998.

Alisi has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California.

In the past 5 years the name Alisi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alisi 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 Alisi was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Alisi (2006)

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
100%

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 Alisi.

YearBirths
20236
20217
20207
20196
20157
20145
20137
20125
20107
20098
20075
200613
20035
19986