The baby name Alyssandra is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-LISS-AN-drah (IPA: /əˌlɪˈsændrə/).
Alyssandra is English in Origin.
The baby name Alyssandra is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-LISS-AN-drah (IPA: /əˌlɪˈsændrə/).
Alyssandra is English in Origin.
Alyssandra blends the Alyssa and -sandra streams, linking it to the Greek Alexandra (from Alexandros: alexein “to defend” + aner “man”) and thus carrying the core meaning “defender of men.” The Alyssa component lends modern, floral overtones - often associated with the alyssum plant - and sometimes echoes Alicia’s Germanic lineage (Adalheidis, “noble”), giving the name layered semantic resonance.
The form surfaced as a late–20th-century elaboration in English-speaking contexts, either as an embellished spelling of Alessandra (Italian for Alexandra) or as a deliberate Alyssa + Sandra fusion. It remains uncommon compared with Alexandra and Alessandra, yet familiar through its recognizable parts. Variants and near-forms include Alysandra, Alisandra, Alissandra, Allysandra, and Alessandra; related traditional bases are Alexandra and Alessandra. Common short forms are Aly, Lissa/Lysa, Sandi/Sandy, Andra, and Sandra, with Sasha used in some Alexandra-derived traditions.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2014 | #300 | 9 | 2,797 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #903 | 14 | 8,487 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #987 | 6 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
Alyssandra is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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