Alys

Girl name

Alys has been given to 1,359 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1920.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,359

Peak year

1920 (29 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +69%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Alys — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alysegirl

7,671 babies since 1892

Alysagirl

7,050 babies since 1953

Alyagirl

2,242 babies since 1973

Alyunisex

2,197 babies since 1951

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Iciegirl

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Majoriegirl

1,354 babies since 1900

Rosenagirl

1,366 babies since 1881

Loreangirl

1,368 babies since 1899

Ardeliagirl

1,370 babies since 1880

Ardathgirl

1,348 babies since 1899

FAQ

How popular is the name Alys?

Alys has been given to 1,359 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Alys peak?

Alys peaked in 1920, when 29 babies were given the name.

Is Alys a girl or boy name?

Alys is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Alys are girls).

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