Holding steady.
Popularity of Allyssia since 1988
Babies named Allyssia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Allyssia is a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 1988. It reached its peak popularity in 2002, a time when creative spellings of classic names like Alicia were especially fashionable. The name has not entered the top 1,000 rankings at any point, and its usage has remained stable at low levels. While no top state data is available due to its rarity, Allyssia reflects the broader trend of elaborating familiar names with added syllables and stylish spellings. Its connection to the noble meaning of Alice gives it a traditional root, even as the spelling itself is a contemporary twist.
Allyssia is a modern elaboration of Alicia, itself a Latinized form of Alice. Alice derives from Old French Alis, a diminutive of the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of elements meaning 'noble' and 'kind'. The spelling Allyssia likely arose as a creative variant to achieve a unique or fashionable appearance, popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ally, Lyss, Lyssa, Ali
Sibling names for Allyssia
Names that share Allyssia's style, for a brother or sister.
