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Aalyssa

ah-LISS-ah · Of uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
2002
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Aalyssa since 1997

Babies named Aalyssa per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015200020102020Most births 2002Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s5
2000s77
2010s33
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Aalyssa is a modern invented name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1997. Its peak year was 2002, when it saw its highest usage. The trajectory of the name has been stable since its debut, though it has never broken into the top 1,000. While its exact meaning is uncertain, Aalyssa likely emerged as a creative spelling variant of names like Alyssa or Alissa, following the trend of double-a and -lyssa endings popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Parents drawn to Aalyssa often appreciate its melodic sound and familiar yet distinctive feel.

Aalyssa is a modern invented name, probably a spelling variant of Alyssa or Alissa. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, with its peak usage in 2002. The name is a contemporary creation, likely influenced by popular similar-sounding names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Aali, Lyss, Lyssa

Variants: Allyssa, Alysa

Sibling names for Aalyssa

Names that share Aalyssa's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aaliyah, Brianna, Kayla, Maya, Sofia

Brothers: Aiden, Jayden, Liam, Noah, Ethan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aalyssa mean?
The meaning of Aalyssa is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name without a specific established meaning.
How popular is the name Aalyssa currently?
As of the latest year, Aalyssa does not rank among the top 1,000 names; its peak popularity was in 2002, when it was given to a modest number of girls.
Is Aalyssa a boy or girl name?
Aalyssa is almost exclusively given to girls.