Alysa
Alysa is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Noble or truth.
Origin and history
Alysa is a modern spelling variant of Alyssa or Alicia, tracing back to the Greek origin meaning noble or truth. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as an alternative phonetic spelling. Today, it is a less common choice given to a small number of baby girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
7,050 babies in the United States have been named Alysa since 1880. It ranks #2009 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2013.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.5 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
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 | 33 |
| 1960-1970 | 182 |
| 1970-1980 | 334 |
| 1980-1990 | 819 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,340 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,632 |
| 2010-2019 | 622 |
| 2020-2029 | 88 |
Nicknames
Lyssa, Allie, Lys
Fun facts
- Alysa is a simplified single-'s' variant of Alyssa, which originally evolved from the name Alice and the alyssum flower.
- The name experienced its highest usage in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.