Alice
Meaning: Noble; of noble kind
Origin: Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis — from adal (noble) + heid (kind, sort)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #91
Total births: 4,995
History: The name Alice gained traction in Ireland alongside the country's flourishing tech industry, when Silicon Docks in Dublin attracted the world's biggest companies. It suited a new generation of Irish innovators who combined technical brilliance with the creativity their culture nurtured. The name bridges Ireland's future-facing ambition with its deep well of talent and tradition.
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| Current rank (2025) | #41 |
| Babies named Alice in 2025 | 107 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 4,995 |
| Peak year | 2016 (181 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #29 |
| Years in records | 1964–2025 (62 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 8 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 Ireland?
Alice ranked #41 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 107 babies that year.
When was Alice most popular?
Alice peaked in 2016 with 181 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Alice a boy or girl name?
Alice is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Alices in registered births are female.
How long has Alice been recorded in Ireland?
Alice appears in birth records in Ireland across 62 years — from 1964 through 2025.