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Lyssa

Lyssa: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪsə/

Meaning and origin of Lyssa

  • A female given name.

Etymology

Shortened form of Alyssa.

How popular is Lyssa?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#1702peak rank (1985)
1,492babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,492 girls in the U.S. have been named Lyssa. Its highest rank for girls was #1702 in 1985. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lyssa FAQ

What does the name Lyssa mean?

A female given name. Shortened form of Alyssa.

How popular is the name Lyssa?

Since 1880, 1,492 girls in the U.S. have been named Lyssa. Its highest rank for girls was #1702 in 1985. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Lyssa a boy or girl name?

Lyssa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,492 girls and 0 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.