Alyssa: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A joyful name suggesting happiness and reason.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #199
- Peak
- #11 in 1998
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Alyssa Means
Alyssa is a girl name of English origin. A joyful name suggesting happiness and reason.
How Popular Alyssa Is
Alyssa currently ranks #199 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #11 in 1998. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Alyssa
- Alyssa reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #11 in 1998.
- Alyssa has been a top 100 name across 104+ years of American history.
- Alyssa is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Alyssa
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Alyssa
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Alyssa.
Questions About Alyssa
What does Alyssa mean?
Alyssa is a girl name of English origin. A joyful name suggesting happiness and reason.
How popular is Alyssa?
Alyssa currently ranks #199 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #11 in 1998. It has held steady.
Where does Alyssa come from?
Alyssa comes from English roots. Alyssa reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #11 in 1998.
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