Girl name · Germanic
Alice
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: nobility, of noble kindAlice is a girl's name that comes from Germanic and means "nobility, of noble kind". It is used in English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Scandinavian.
- Meaning
- Nobility, of noble kind
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #65 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Alice
As a girl's name, Alice comes from Germanic and means "nobility, of noble kind". It is used in English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Scandinavian.
In Portuguese, say ah-LEE-see. In French, say ah-LEESS. In Italian, say ah-LEE-cheh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names
Alice on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Alice on 7 lists.
“Noble; Germanic, via French. A 2025 top 10 name. Say ah-LEE-see”
From Brazilian names, popular Brazilian girl names
“Noble kind; Germanic. No. 10 in France in 2025. Say ah-LEESS”
From French girl names, popular French girl names right now
“Noble kind; Germanic. Storybook classic”
From Girl middle names, classic girl middle names
“Noble kind; Germanic. No. 9 in Italy in 2025. Say ah-LEE-cheh”
From Italian girl names, popular Italian girls' names right now
“Noble kind; Germanic via Old French. Hugely popular in 13th-century England”
From Medieval names and surnames, medieval female names from England and France
“Noble kind; Germanic. Curious, brave and never dull”
From Strong female names, names that mean queen, lady or ruler
“Noble kind; Germanic. Down the rabbit hole since 1865”
From Vintage girl names, victorian girl names
How popular is Alice?
- US rank in 2025
- #65
- 3,547 babies, 2,207 per million girls
- Best rank
- #8 in 1880
- Most babies: 11,955 in 1921
- Babies since 1880
- At least 588,147
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 13,059 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10,990 per million |
| 1900s | 12,035 per million |
| 1910s | 10,528 per million |
| 1920s | 9,247 per million |
| 1930s | 7,406 per million |
| 1940s | 4,998 per million |
| 1950s | 2,707 per million |
| 1960s | 1,476 per million |
| 1970s | 720 per million |
| 1980s | 427 per million |
| 1990s | 359 per million |
| 2000s | 448 per million |
| 2010s | 1,750 per million |
| 2020s | 2,132 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76 | #70 | #71 | #73 | #76 | #65 | #64 | #66 | #63 | #65 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Nicknames for Alice
Established short forms and pet names, not made-up ones.
- Allycommon English nickname
- Alliecommon English nickname
- Allisontraditional short form (English)
Other forms of Alice
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- AliciaNoble kind (Germanic, girl)
- AlicjaNoble kind (Germanic, girl)
- AlidaNoble (Germanic, girl)
- AlisaNoble kind (Germanic, girl)
- AlixNoble kind (Germanic, girl)
Names spelled like Alice
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
Names with a similar meaning
- AdaNoble (Germanic, girl)
- AdelaNoble (Germanic, girl)
- AdeleNoble one (Germanic, girl)
- AlbertNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- AlbertoNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- AdelaideNoble kind (Germanic, girl)
- AdelinaNoble one (Germanic, girl)
- AdelineNoble one (Germanic, girl)
- AlfonsoNoble and ready (Gothic, boy)
- AlisonNoble kind (Germanic, girl)
Middle names for Alice
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Germanic
- EmmaWhole, universal (Germanic, girl)
- CharlotteFree man, feminine of Charles (Germanic, girl)
- LouiseFamous warrior (Germanic, girl)
- AmeliaPossibly vigorous, brave (Germanic, girl)
- BertaBright, famous (Germanic, girl)
- CarlaFree man, feminine of Charles (Germanic, girl)
- CarolineFree man, feminine of Charles (Germanic, girl)
- HildaBattle, combat (Germanic, girl)
- MatildaStrength in battle (Germanic, girl)
- RicardaBrave ruler (Germanic, girl)
Alice: common questions
What does the name Alice mean?
Alice comes from Germanic and means "nobility, of noble kind". Checked against Behind the Name.
Is Alice a boy or girl name?
Alice is mainly a girl's name.
What are nicknames for Alice?
Common nicknames for Alice include Ally, Allie and Allison.
How popular is the name Alice?
Alice ranked #65 in the US in 2025, with 3,547 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Alice?
Forms of Alice with the same meaning and origin include Alicia (Spanish), Alicja (Polish), Alida (Dutch), Alisa (Russian) and Alix (French).
What middle names go with Alice?
Middle names that flow well with Alice include Briar, Eliza, Isabel, Madeline and Olivia. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.