Alyse
Alyse is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble type.
Origin and history
Alyse is a modern spelling variant of Alice, which traces back through French to the Old High German name Adalheidis. It carries the traditional meaning of noble or noble style. In the United States, it serves as a distinct, creative phonetic spelling of a classic traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
7,671 babies in the United States have been named Alyse since 1880. It ranks #1911 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1727.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.2 %)
- NY (12.4 %)
- MI (8.6 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- PA (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 75 |
| 1920-1930 | 71 |
| 1930-1940 | 26 |
| 1940-1950 | 45 |
| 1950-1960 | 183 |
| 1960-1970 | 269 |
| 1970-1980 | 327 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,892 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,580 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,530 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,294 |
| 2020-2029 | 374 |
Nicknames
Allie, Aly
Fun facts
- The spelling uses the 'y' to reinforce the 'LEES' pronunciation, similar to names like Elise.
- Alyse emerged in the U.S. as part of a trend toward using 'y' in place of 'i' in classic names like Alice.