Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Analyssa since 1989
Babies named Analyssa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 240 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Analyssa is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, reflecting a trend of creative respellings of established names. Its peak year was 2005, and its trajectory has been falling since then, consistent with the broader decline of names like Alyssa and Melissa that likely influenced its spelling. While it never entered the national top 1000, its uniqueness appeals to parents seeking a distinctive variation of the familiar Analisa. The name has no recorded association with any particular state or famous bearer, and its meaning remains open to interpretation as a blend of Anna and Lisa.
Analyssa is a modern American coinage, likely a respelling of Analisa, itself a fusion of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace) and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning God is my oath). The spelling with 'ys' instead of 'is' may have been influenced by names like Alyssa or Melissa. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1989 and saw a modest peak in 2005.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Lyssa, Anna
Sibling names for Analyssa
Names that share Analyssa's style, for a brother or sister.
