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Alyssa

Girl · English · Medium name

Meaning
Noble, truth

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
uh-LIS-uh
Origin
English

Variant of Alicia, from Germanic 'adal' (noble); also linked to the alyssum flower.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernClassicNature-inspired

Languages in use: English, German

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • AlissaEnglish

    Single-y variant.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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