Alyssa
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Rational; Noble
Background: The name Alyssa originates from the Greek word 'alyssum,' referring to a type of flower. This term is derived from the Latin 'alysum,' which is linked to notions of rationality and nobility. The name's associations with these meanings contribute to its appeal.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#125
Total births
314,344
Most popular decade
1990s
(346,167 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-323 ranks)
Years in Top 100
30
First recorded year
1950
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1979
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #5,355
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 45
- Peak rank
- #2,451
- Most recent year
- 2014
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #8,781
Female
- First year
- 1950
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,301
- Peak year
- 1999
- Peak year births
- 14,036
- Peak rank
- #11
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 793
- Recent rank
- #399
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).