Alyssa

Rank 288th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Alyssa was 288th most popular baby name for girls and 606th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,097 babies were named Alyssa in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,067 babies in the United States were named Alyssa. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alyssa is around 25 years old.

The name "Alyssa" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Alyssa include Aly, Lyss and Lyssa.

Alyssa Meaning & Origin

The name Alyssa, of Greek origin, means "rational" and could also evoke associations with the Alyssum flower, symbolizing beauty, charm, and protection.

The name Alyssa is described as elegant, vibrant and charismatic.

Pronunciation

Alyssa is pronounced uh-lih-suh in English. The name Alyssa has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alyssa

The name Alyssa is shared by several famous people, including American actress Alyssa Milano and Australian model Alyssa Sutherland.

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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