Alysia
Alysia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Noble, noble type, or truth.
Origin and history
Alysia is a feminine given name that developed as a modern spelling variant of Alicia or Alysia, ultimately tracing back to the Germanic name Adalheidis through Old French and Greek adaptations. It carries the traditional meaning of noble or truth. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
9,498 babies in the United States have been named Alysia since 1880. It ranks #1709 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1931.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.5 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
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 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 378 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,535 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,121 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,785 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,709 |
| 2010-2019 | 685 |
| 2020-2029 | 170 |
Famous people named Alysia
- Alysia Montaño: Athlete, Runner
- Alysia Reiner: Actress, Producer
Nicknames
Ally, Lysia, Liss
Fun facts
- Alysia is a stylistic variant of Alicia and Alice, incorporating the letter 'y' which became popular in late 20th-century naming trends.
- The name shares its ultimate etymological root with Adalheidis, an ancient Germanic name meaning noble kind.