girl name
Alyssa
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#453 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Alyssa in the US, 1880–2025
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alyssa a boy or a girl name?
Alyssa is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.