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Alyse
GirlEnglish, Germanic· “variant of Alice; noble kind”
- Meaning
- variant of Alice; noble kind
- Origin
- English, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEES
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,031
- US babies 2025
- 54
- Best rank
- #545 (1988)
- Peak year
- 1988
Meaning and origin of Alyse
Alyse is an English and Germanic name that means “variant of Alice; noble kind”.
Alyse is a variant of Alice, which comes from the Old French Aalis, a short form of the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning "noble kind." Alice spread through medieval England and became a literary icon through Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The Alyse spelling gives the name a fresh look and is usually pronounced like Elise, with the stress on the second syllable. It has an elegant, classic character, and Aly and Lyse make sweet nicknames.
Popularity over time
Alyse first appears in US Social Security records in 1892. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 7 different years, starting in 1985. Its best national rank was #545 in 1988, the same year it reached its highest count of 401 babies. In 2025, 54 babies were named Alyse, and it ranked #3,031 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,614 in 1920, #2,540 in 1950, #2,651 in 1980, #1,344 in 2000, #1,546 in 2010, and #3,031 in 2025. Of the 7,671 US girls named Alyse since records began, 25% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 1,580 babies. Since 2010, 1,668 more have been named Alyse.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Britni, Alysia, Lacie, Brittaney, and Jerrica.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alyse ranked highest in Illinois and Texas.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Alyse is usually pronounced uh-LEES, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-se”.
Middle names for Alyse
A few middle names that flow with Alyse: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alyse
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alyse mean?
Alyse is an English and Germanic name that means “variant of Alice; noble kind”.
What is the origin of the name Alyse?
Alyse has English and Germanic roots. Alyse is a variant of Alice, which comes from the Old French Aalis, a short form of the Germanic Adalheidis, meaning "noble kind." Alice spread through medieval England and became a literary icon through Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Is Alyse a popular name?
Not especially. Alyse ranked #3,031 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Alyse a boy or girl name?
Alyse is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Alyse?
Alyse is usually pronounced uh-LEES. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings