Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Alyssah since 1993
Babies named Alyssah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alyssah's real moment was 2010.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 117 |
| 2000s | 343 |
| 2010s | 210 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Alyssah is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. It reached its peak rank (though still outside the top 1,000) in 2010, reflecting broader trends in creative name spellings during the early 2000s. Since 2009, its usage has been falling, consistent with the general decline of Alyssa variants in recent years. The name is primarily concentrated in the 2010s decade, and it has not yet shown signs of revival. Alyssah remains a rare choice, appealing to parents who want a familiar sound with a distinctive spelling.
Alyssah is a modern respelling of Alyssa, which itself emerged as a variant of Alicia, a Latinized form of Alice. Alice derives from the Old French name Alis, a short form of Adelais, which ultimately comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type.' Alyssah, with its distinctive 'ah' ending, became popular in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of a trend of creatively spelled names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aly, Lyss, Lyssie
Sibling names for Alyssah
Names that share Alyssah's style, for a brother or sister.
