Alice
Meaning: Noble; of noble kind
Origin: Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis — from adal (noble) + heid (kind, sort)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #130
Total births: 3,897
History: Alice peaked in the 2010s during the vintage revival, but Alice has deep Australian roots. Alice Springs sits in the red heart of Australia — the gateway to the outback. The name connects every Australian Alice to the vast interior of the continent.
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| Current rank (2025) | #76 |
| Babies named Alice in 2025 | 96 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,897 |
| Peak year | 2016 (168 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #37 |
| Years in records | 1986–2025 (35 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 26 spots |
Frequently asked about Alice
What does the name Alice mean?
Alice means “Noble; of noble kind” from Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis — from adal (noble) + heid (kind, sort) roots.
What is the origin of the name Alice?
Alice has Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis — from adal (noble) + heid (kind, sort) origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble; of noble kind”.
How popular is Alice in Australia?
Alice ranked #76 in Australia in 2025 — given to 96 babies that year.
When was Alice most popular?
Alice peaked in 2016 with 168 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Alice a boy or girl name?
Alice is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Alices in registered births are female.
Is the name Alice rising or falling in popularity?
Alice has fallen 26 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #50 in 2020 to #76 in 2025.
How long has Alice been recorded in Australia?
Alice appears in birth records in Australia across 35 years — from 1986 through 2025.