Declining since 2011, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Alyssandra since 1988
Babies named Alyssandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 275 |
| 2010s | 362 |
| 2020s | 81 |
Meaning & origin
Alyssandra is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988, part of a wave of compound names blending popular elements. It reached its peak rank of 10,500 in 2012 and has since declined slightly, but remains a rare choice, given to roughly 1 in every 200,908 female newborns in 2024. The name has not historically been concentrated in any particular state or regional trend, reflecting its status as a creative, individualistic pick. Its popularity fits within the 2010s naming landscape, which favored elaborate, feminine names with multiple syllables. Alyssandra is a distinctive alternative to more established names like Alexandra or Cassandra.
Alyssandra is a modern coinage that blends the popular names Alyssa (itself a variant of Alicia, from Alice) and Sandra (a short form of Alexandra). The name likely draws on the fashionable -andra ending seen in names like Alexandra and Cassandra. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, reflecting a trend of inventive, compound names in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lyssa, Sandra, Allie, Andra
Variants: Alysandra, Alissandra
Sibling names for Alyssandra
Names that share Alyssandra's style, for a brother or sister.
