Girl Name · Germanic Origin
Alice
Pick up any 2026 baby-name shortlist and Alice is almost certainly on it. The name's literal sense — "Noble, of noble kind" — is the kind of small story a child grows into rather than out of. The Germanic roots give Alice a cultural lineage that long predates its modern revival. One thing the editorial team specifically noted about Alice is how naturally it sits across formal and casual contexts — resume to nickname.
In the US Social Security Administration data, Alice currently sits in the top 100, which makes it a widely-loved mainstream favorite. Year-over-year, the rank moves only slightly, suggesting the name has reached a stable plateau rather than a momentary peak. The rhythm is easy — short on syllables but full on character — and it sits comfortably next to most family surnames. Other names that frequently appear on the same shortlists include Alisa, Alyse, Alise; we cover all of them, plus middle-name pairings, further down.
Alice meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Noble, of noble kind
Origin: Germanic naming roots help connect Alice to related Germanic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Alice as A·L·I·C·E, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Alice is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
Alice variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Alicea, Alicee, Alicey, Alic.
- Nicknames: Ali and A.
- Middle names: Pair Alice with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Alice middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Alisa, Alyse, Alise, Alicia, Alois — full picks on the sibling names for Alice guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Alice? Browse our names like Alice guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Alice
What does the name Alice mean?
Alice means "Noble, of noble kind" and is of Germanic origin.
What is the origin of Alice?
Alice originates in Germanic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Alice?
Alice has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Alice a boy's or girl's name?
Alice is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Alice in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Alice sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to Alice?
Names that share Alice's sound and style include Alisa, Alyse, Alise, Alicia, Alois.
What middle names pair well with Alice?
Good middle-name fits for Alice pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Alice is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Alice is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Alice?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alice share its rhythm without rhyming — Alisa, Alyse, Alise all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.