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Alise

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Pronounced ə-LEESE /əˈlis/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Alice/Alise — from Germanic Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of noble kind'Medium

In 30 seconds: Noble: Alise spells Alice — 'noble; of noble kind'. Soft, classic, and warm (said 'ə-LEESE').
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningA spelling of Alice/Alise — from Germanic Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of noble kind'
U.S. rank (2025)#4665 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,612

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alise is a spelling of Alice/Alise — from the Germanic Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of noble kind' (adal, 'noble', plus heid, 'kind, sort'). A soft, classic name (popular in Latvia, France, and Latina families; said 'ə-LEESE'); the spelling personalizes it.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, noble at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Alice means 'noble; of noble kind' (from Germanic Adalheidis, Adelaide) — Alise is a soft spelling (popular in Latvia and France; said 'ə-LEESE' or 'ah-LEEZ'); classic and elegant.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Alice — root etymology

Variations

AliceAlyseAlisa

Nicknames

Ali

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If you like Alise…

Alice— the standard spelling
Alisa— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alise mean?

Alise spells Alice — Germanic 'noble; of noble kind'.

How do you pronounce Alise?

It's said ə-LEESE /əˈlis/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alise a boy or girl name?

Alise is a girl's name.

How popular is Alise?

Alise is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Alice is more common.

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