Alise

Meaning & origin

Alise is a rare variant spelling of Alice, ranking 4,661 in 2025 and given to approximately 1 in every 55,423 baby girls. The spelling has never been common; its peak usage came in 1987 during the 1980s, a decade that saw many Alice variants enjoy moderate attention. Since 1987, the name has been on a steady decline, reflecting a trajectory of falling popularity over the past several decades. Alise is recorded as early as 1908 in U.S. data, indicating it has been in occasional use for over a century. The core name Alice, rooted in Old French and Germanic origins meaning 'noble', has remained a classic, but Alise remains an uncommon alternative that lacks the widespread recognition of the traditional spelling.

Alise is a variant spelling of Alice, which originates from the Old French name Alis, a short form of Adelais, itself derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of elements meaning 'noble' and 'kind'. The name Alice gained popularity in England via the Norman Conquest and became widespread in literature, including Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Alise represents a less common but recognizable respelling.