Alissa
Alissa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlɪs.ə/
Meaning and origin of Alissa
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
Variant of Alyssa, from Alicia or from alyssum.
How popular is Alissa?
Since 1880, 38,591 girls and 31 boys in the U.S. have been named Alissa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #236 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #4570 in 1978. In 2025, 99 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Alissa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Alissa
Sister and brother names that share Alissa's Germanic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Alissa FAQ
What does the name Alissa mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. Variant of Alyssa, from Alicia or from alyssum.
What is the origin of the name Alissa?
Alissa is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Alissa?
Since 1880, 38,591 girls and 31 boys in the U.S. have been named Alissa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #236 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #4570 in 1978. In 2025, 99 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alissa a boy or girl name?
Alissa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 38,591 girls and 31 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.