Holding steady.
Popularity of Allisa since 1960
Babies named Allisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 119 |
| 1970s | 157 |
| 1980s | 245 |
| 1990s | 439 |
| 2000s | 323 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Allisa first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960, making it a relatively modern name. It reached its peak popularity in 1998, though it has never been a common name. The name shows a stable trajectory since its peak, with no dramatic rise or fall. As a spelling variant of Alisa, Allisa shares the elegant sound of names like Alicia and Alyssa, but with a distinctive double 'l' that sets it apart. Its use has been concentrated in the 1990s, often chosen by parents seeking a familiar yet uncommon name.
Allisa is a modern English spelling variant of Alisa, which itself derives from Alice through the Old French form Alis. Alice ultimately comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type'. The variant Allisa emerged in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of names like Alicia and Alyssa. It has seen modest but consistent use since the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alli, Lisa, Allie
Sibling names for Allisa
Names that share Allisa's style, for a brother or sister.
