Alyssa
Alyssa is derived from the alyssum flower, which symbolizes worth beyond beauty, and has roots in Greek mythology where it was believed to cure madness. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and carries a graceful, melodic quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 621. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,029
- 2012: 5,091
- 2013: 4,214
- 2014: 3,849
- 2015: 3,255
- 2016: 2,680
- 2017: 2,241
- 2018: 1,884
- 2019: 1,699
- 2020: 1,472
- 2021: 1,301
- 2022: 1,099
- 2023: 930
- 2024: 795
- 2025: 680
- 2026 (projected): 621
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Alissa, Alysa, Allyssa)
- •Works well across different cultures and languages
- •The flower connection provides a meaningful symbolic origin story
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Statistics
314,606
Total births since 1880
1999
Peak year
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