Alice
Germanic girl's name meaning “noble”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Germanic
- Meaning
- noble
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #65
- Born in 2023
- 3,346
Meaning & origin
Alice comes from the Old French Aalis, from the Germanic Adalheidis, 'noble kind'. Lewis Carroll's Alice is iconic.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Alice ranked #65 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,346 US girls were given the name Alice.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #62 in 2024
“Unranked” means Alice was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Alicia, Alison
Nicknames
Allie
Alice: frequently asked questions
What does the name Alice mean?
Alice is a Germanic name meaning "noble". Alice comes from the Old French Aalis, from the Germanic Adalheidis, 'noble kind'. Lewis Carroll's Alice is iconic.
Where does the name Alice come from?
Alice is of Germanic origin. Alice comes from the Old French Aalis, from the Germanic Adalheidis, 'noble kind'. Lewis Carroll's Alice is iconic.
Is Alice a boy or a girl name?
Alice is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Alice?
In 2023, 3,346 US girls were given the name Alice.
Is Alice a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Alice ranked #65 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Alice?
Common nicknames for Alice include Allie.