Alyssa
Alyssa first appears in US records in 1950. It peaked in 1999, when 14,036 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 680.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Alyssa popular?
Declining Alyssa is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1999 peak.
| 2020s | 6,277 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37,935 | |
| 2000s | 114,507 | |
| 1990s | 115,255 | |
| 1980s | 32,952 | |
| 1970s | 6,079 | |
| 1960s | 1,503 | |
| 1950s | 98 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Alyssa mean?
Alyssa is a modern name, usually taken as a variant of Alicia or from the flower alyssum — Greek for “without madness,” as the plant was once thought to cure rage.
Nicknames for Alyssa
- Aly
- Lyssa
Variants & spellings
- Alissa
- Alisa
- Alyssia
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alyssa a boy or a girl name?
Alyssa is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Alyssa a popular name right now?
Alyssa is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1999 peak.
How popular is the name Alyssa?
In 2025, Alyssa ranked #453 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Alyssa most popular?
Alyssa was most popular in 1999, when about 14,036 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Alyssa?
Common nicknames for Alyssa include Aly, Lyssa.