Allyssa
Allyssa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Noble, or referring to the alyssum flower (curing madness).
Origin and history
Allyssa is a feminine name variant of Alyssa, which derives either from the alyssum flower or as a variant of Alice, stemming from Old High German roots meaning noble. It experienced moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it remains a recognizable, modern spelling variant of a classic name.
Popularity in the United States
6,675 babies in the United States have been named Allyssa since 1880. It ranks #2067 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2034.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.5 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- FL (6 %)
- OH (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 104 |
| 1980-1990 | 706 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,858 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,239 |
| 2010-2019 | 701 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Nicknames
Ally, Lyssa, Lyss
Fun facts
- Allyssa is a modern double-s variant of the popular name Alyssa.
- The name shares ties with the alyssum plant, historically believed to hold restorative qualities.