Alyce
Meaning: Noble; of noble kind
Origin: Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis — from adal (noble) + heid (kind, sort)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #353
Total births: 302
History: Alyce surged in the 2000s as a creative spelling of Alice in Australia. The variant spelling is distinctly Australian — putting a personal stamp on a classic.
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| Current rank (1988) | #79 |
| Babies named Alyce in 1988 | 96 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 302 |
| Peak year | 1987 (126 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #65 |
| Years in records | 1986–1988 (3 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Alyce
What does the name Alyce mean?
Alyce 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 Alyce?
Alyce 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 Alyce in Australia?
Alyce ranked #79 in Australia in 1988 — given to 96 babies that year.
When was Alyce most popular?
Alyce peaked in 1987 with 126 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Alyce a boy or girl name?
Alyce is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Alyces in registered births are female.