What is the origin of the name Aleyssa?

Aleyssa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Aleyssa?

Aleyssa is currently ranked #9556 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aleyssa?

Aleyssa is pronounced uh-LEE-suh.

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GirlGreek

Aleyssa

uh-LEE-suh

Popularity

#9556

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

148

Peak Year

#20 in 2018

First Recorded

2014

Style

Soft & Gentle, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern variant of Alyssa, which is derived from the alyssum flower, from the Greek 'alysson' meaning 'immune to madness'.

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Allie Aly Lyssa

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Allie Aly Lyssa

Spelling Variations

Alyssa Alissa Aleesa

Similar Names

Melissa Alana Alessia Brianna

Personality Traits

GentleKindIntelligentCreative

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