Girl Name
Alise
Alise is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Alise — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Alyse is on your shortlist, Alise belongs in the same conversation.
Alise meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Alise has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Alise as A·L·I·S·E, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Alise is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Alise variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Alisea, Alisee, Alisey, Alis.
- Nicknames: Ali and A.
- Middle names: Pair Alise with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Alise middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Alyse, Alease, Alice, Alisa, Alicia — full picks on the sibling names for Alise guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Alise? Browse our names like Alise 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 Alise
What does the name Alise mean?
Alise has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Alise?
The exact origin of Alise is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Alise?
Alise has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Alise a boy's or girl's name?
Alise is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Alise in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Alise sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Alise?
Names that share Alise's sound and style include Alyse, Alease, Alice, Alisa, Alicia.
What middle names pair well with Alise?
Good middle-name fits for Alise pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Alise is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Alise is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Alise?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alise share its rhythm without rhyming — Alyse, Alease, Alice all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.