Alice vs Aliyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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Aliyah

Girl #237 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly ascent, to rise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Jewish African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#237
Total SSA Count
1,311
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lia, Liya

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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Aliyah Rank #237

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #237 for Aliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice Claire

Aliyah ___

  • Aliyah Simone
  • Aliyah Renee
  • Aliyah Grace
  • Aliyah Jade
  • Aliyah Marie
  • Aliyah Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Aliyah

Nadia Zara Leila Malik Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Aliyah more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Aliyah at #237 in the United States.

What do Alice and Aliyah mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Aliyah means "heavenly ascent, to rise" (Arabic origin).

Are Alice and Aliyah boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Aliyah is primarily a girl name.

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