Declining since 2019, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Aleyssa since 2014
Babies named Aleyssa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Aleyssa is a modern, creative spelling of the more established Alicia or Alyssa. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2014, at a time when distinctive spellings were on the rise. Its peak year of usage was 2018, after which its frequency has declined. In 2022, it ranked 10,107th nationwide, with a frequency of about 1 in 178,585 births. The name is most often given to girls and has not been recorded with significant frequency in any particular state. As a contemporary coinage, Aleyssa appeals to parents seeking a familiar sound with an individualized look.
Aleyssa is a modern respelling or variant of Alicia, which traces back to the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of adal 'noble' and heit 'kind, sort'. The name entered English via the French form Alice and gained popularity in various spellings. Aleyssa likely emerged in the early 21st century as a distinctive, personalized spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Aly, Essa, Allie
Sibling names for Aleyssa
Names that share Aleyssa's style, for a brother or sister.
