Alyssa Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alyssa is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alyssa?
Alyssa is spelled A-L-Y-S-S-A. The name has 6 letters.
Alyssa at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Alyssa is commonly associated with the name of the alyssum flower, which may derive from Greek roots meaning “not sick” or “without madness.”
- Origin
- The name Alyssa is commonly associated with the alyssum flower and may derive from Greek origins linked to botanical terminology.
- Pronunciation
- a-LIS-a · 3 syllables
Alyssa Popularity in 2025
Rank#453
Recorded Births680
- Girls usage fell 54 places to #453 and recorded 115 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alyssa Mean?
Alyssa is commonly associated with the name of the alyssum flower, which may derive from Greek roots meaning “not sick” or “without madness.”
Origin: The name Alyssa is commonly associated with the alyssum flower and may derive from Greek origins linked to botanical terminology.
How Do You Pronounce Alyssa?
Pronunciationa-LIS-a
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Alyssa?
- History
- Alyssa has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries primarily from the late 20th century onward, gaining popularity during the 1990s and 2000s.
Alyssa Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 680 | #453 |
| 2024 | Girls | 795 | #399 |
| 2023 | Girls | 930 | #334 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,099 | #288 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,301 | #233 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,472 | #199 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,699 | #171 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,884 | #150 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,241 | #133 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,680 | #119 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,255 | #93 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,849 | #76 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Girls | 4,214 | #57 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5,091 | #44 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6,029 | #37 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6,993 | #21 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Girls | 7,980 | #19 |
| 2009 | Boys | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2008 | Girls | 9,653 | #16 |
| 2008 | Boys | 14 | #6,070 |
When Was Alyssa Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1999 · Girls
14,036 recorded births
National rank #11
1998 · Girls
13,709 recorded births
National rank #11
2000 · Girls
13,553 recorded births
National rank #12
2001 · Girls
13,272 recorded births
National rank #14
Where Alyssa Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #241 | 137 |
| NM | #249 | 6 |
| FL | #304 | 61 |
| MA | #334 | 17 |
| TX | #338 | 101 |
| KY | #364 | 12 |
| NY | #388 | 44 |
| KS | #404 | 8 |