What is the origin of the name Allyssa?

Allyssa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Allyssa?

Allyssa is currently ranked #15363 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Allyssa?

Allyssa is pronounced ah-LISS-ah.

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Allyssa

ah-LISS-ah

Popularity

#15363

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

6,670

Peak Year

#349 in 1998

First Recorded

1971

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of Alyssa, derived from the alyssum flower, which comes from the Greek word 'alysson' meaning 'immune to madness'.

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Ally Lyssa Ali

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Ally Lyssa Ali

Spelling Variations

Alyssa Alissa Alicia

Similar Names

Olivia Isabella Sophia Amelia

Personality Traits

CalmIntelligentGracefulKind

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