Declining since 2019, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Allis since 1924
Babies named Allis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Allis is a rare feminine given name, first recorded in the United States in 1924. It peaked in 2019 at rank 10,917, when approximately 1 in 200,908 baby girls received the name. Since then, its usage has been falling, though it remains an uncommon choice. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it is most likely a diminutive of Alice, which itself traces back to the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind'. As a variant of Alice or Alison, Allis shares their medieval English heritage. Despite its low frequency, the name has a soft, vintage feel that fits alongside other -is endings like Ellis or Iris.
Allis is likely a medieval diminutive of Alice, itself from Old French Adelais, a form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind'. Alternatively, it may derive from the Old English name Ælfgifu. The name has been in sporadic use since the early 20th century, never reaching high popularity. Its peak year was 2019, when it ranked 10,917th in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie
Sibling names for Allis
Names that share Allis's style, for a brother or sister.
