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The baby name Alyssa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlɪsə/ (uh-LISS-uh).

Alyssa is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /əˈlɪsə/ (uh-LISS-uh)

What is the meaning of the name Alyssa ?

The baby name Alyssa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlɪsə/ (uh-LISS-uh).

Alyssa is Greek in Origin.

Alyssa blends botanical and traditional roots. As a modern English given name, it is often linked to the sweet alyssum flower, whose Latin name derives from Greek a- “not” + lyssa “madness, rage,” reflecting an old belief in the plant’s calming powers. Alternatively, Alyssa functions as a streamlined form of several classics: Alice/Alisa (from Germanic Adalheidis, “noble kind”), Elisa/Elissa (ultimately from Elisabeth/Elisheva, “God is my oath”), and Elissa also recalls the Phoenician queen Dido.

Use as a personal name took off in the late 20th century in the English-speaking world, peaking in the 1990s–2000s, helped by pop culture figures such as Alyssa Milano. Common variants and spellings include Alissa, Alisa, Elissa, Elisa, Alysa, Alyssia, and Allyssa; nicknames include Aly, Allie, and Liss(a). The name remains widely recognized across North America and beyond, balancing a light, floral feel with venerable, cross-cultural lineage.

Alyssa has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Alyssa

Alyssa Milano Actor · Born 1972 · United States Alyssa Milano is an American actor best known for her role as Samantha Micelli on the TV show 'Who's the Boss?' She also starred as Phoebe Halliwell in the popular series 'Charmed.' Born in 1972, Alyssa has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry since her childhood. Alyssa Diaz Actor · Born 1985 · United States Alyssa Diaz is an American actor best known for her role as Officer Angela Lopez on the TV series 'The Rookie'. She has also appeared in popular shows like 'Ray Donovan' and 'Army Wives'. Alyssa Sutherland Actor · Born 1982 · Australia Alyssa Sutherland is an Australian actor best known for her role as Queen Aslaug in the popular TV series 'Vikings'. She has also appeared in films like 'The Devil Wears Prada'. Born in 1982, Alyssa has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry with her captivating performances.

Alyssa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
BN 0 #28 5 2,297
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
New Zealand Girls 2010 #52 60 98
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
PR 0 #54 2 1,497
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
PH 0 #76 21 5,607
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
ID Girls 0 #99 4 3,319
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
BN Girls 0 #106 9 5,459
Switzerland Girls 2024 #107 29 1,786
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
CR 0 #143 16 5,526
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
Belgium Girls 2023 #165 26 419
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
Canada Girls 2024 #172 116 2,795
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
LU Girls 0 #176 10 4,850
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
PH Girls 0 #178 241 13,098
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
France Girls 2021 #183 277 3,185
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
PS 0 #221 6 5,692
SG 0 #222 48 11,010
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
JP Girls 0 #231 15 6,592
JM Girls 0 #234 26 7,507
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
MO Girls 0 #241 11 7,056
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
TW Girls 0 #252 25 8,139
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
IL 0 #276 7 6,291
QA Girls 0 #284 33 15,378
SA 0 #286 10 10,560
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
MY 0 #294 37 12,352
CN Girls 0 #303 47 8,829
Canada Boys 1993 #306 5 1,751
PE 0 #323 7 6,350
SG Girls 0 #326 280 18,916
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
MU Girls 0 #341 11 8,539
United States Girls 2024 #343 793 8,487
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
NL 0 #371 21 2,481
OM Girls 0 #376 21 15,987
CR Girls 0 #385 151 11,342
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #401 6 8,413
Austria Girls 0 #404 17 1,885
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
ZA 0 #423 25 14,421
Germany 0 #425 13 2,542
SD Boys 0 #431 15 10,523
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #440 6 8,339
RU Girls 0 #458 41 11,913
KW Girls 0 #462 54 19,177
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
AE Girls 0 #485 69 20,968
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PS Girls 0 #510 14 10,981
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
HK Girls 0 #528 88 16,104
BH 0 #537 17 17,937
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
NL Girls 0 #583 400 5,933
MY Girls 0 #586 448 24,821
IL Girls 0 #607 11 11,648
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
Finland Girls 2026 #641 98 3,895
BO Girls 0 #646 6 9,488
IN Girls 0 #647 8 13,121
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
IT 0 #670 45 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Germany Girls 0 #724 115 4,949
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #758 29 15,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
TN 0 #778 52 13,765
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
IT Girls 0 #818 779 9,415
SA Girls 0 #822 114 25,931
CL Girls 0 #839 13 14,098
PE Girls 0 #860 84 14,861
United States Boys 2014 #884 8 7,361
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
BR Girls 0 #919 23 12,708
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
EG Girls 0 #943 17 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #946 38 5,561
ZA Girls 0 #959 183 25,928
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MA 0 #1,116 13 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,138 46 17,781
CO Girls 0 #1,144 9 16,140
DZ 0 #1,155 22 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
TR 0 #1,190 22 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,600 15 28,008

Alyssa is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Flanders, Belgium
Ireland

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People also ask about Alyssa

Alyssa is predominantly a girl's name.
Alyssa is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /əˈlɪsə/ (uh-LISS-uh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alissa, Alisa, Alysa, Allissa, Allisa and Aleesa.
Yes, very popular — Alyssa ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Alyssa ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Alyssa's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 3 notable people named Alyssa are in our database, including Alyssa Milano (Actor), Alyssa Diaz (Actor), Alyssa Sutherland (Actor).