Holding steady.
Popularity of Alissah since 1994
Babies named Alissah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Alissah is a modern spelling variant of Alissa, itself a form of Alice, meaning 'noble'. First recorded in the United States in 1994, the name peaked in usage in 2011, a year that saw many creative respellings of classic names. While it has never entered the top 1000, its trajectory is stable, and it remains a distinctive choice. The name is overwhelmingly used for girls, and its similar names include Alyssa and Alisa. Most bearers are concentrated in states with diverse naming trends, though no single state stands out as a stronghold.
Alissah is a modern respelling of Alissa, itself a variant of Alice. Alice derives from the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of Adelais, which ultimately comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble' and 'of noble kind'. The name saw a surge in creative spellings during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lissa, Allie
Sibling names for Alissah
Names that share Alissah's style, for a brother or sister.
