Rising since 1995, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Alis since 1968
Babies named Alis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 153 |
Meaning & origin
Alis is a name that carries an air of mystery, with its origins potentially rooted in either the classic Alice or a Welsh tradition. First recorded in the U.S. in 1968, it has seen a steady rise in popularity since 1995, reaching a rank of 4172 in 2025. Currently, 1 in every 47,273 girls receives this name, with its peak year being 2025 itself. The name is most commonly found in Florida, Texas, and California. For parents seeking a name that is familiar yet uncommon, Alis offers a delicate balance between tradition and individuality.
Alis is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Alice, which derives from the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of Adelais, itself from the Germanic name Adalheidis meaning 'noble kind'. Alternatively, Alis could be a Welsh name meaning 'kind' or 'noble', related to Alis as a form of Alice in Welsh usage. The name has seen modest modern use, particularly in the United States since the late 1960s.
Where Alis is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alis” around the world
Where Alis lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Ali, Lissie
Sibling names for Alis
Names that share Alis's style, for a brother or sister.
