#3992024 rank
1999peak year
313,912babies named Alyssa since 1880
▼ 53%5-year trend
Alyssa popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Alyssa mean?
From Greek alyssos, 'without madness', the name of the sweet alyssum flower, historically used as a folk remedy. It spread through American popular culture.
OriginGreek
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, nature
Names like Alyssa
Same era, same vibe — if you like Alyssa, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Alyssas
- Alyssa Milano, actress
Spellings & variants
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