Alysa: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahlys-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Region Origin: North America
Meaning: A modern spelling of Alyssa, meaning "noble" or "truthful."

Alysa is a feminine name derived from Germanic origins, primarily used in English-speaking contexts. It is a variant of Alicia, which originates from the name Alice and comes from the Old Germanic Adalheidis, meaning 'nobleness' or 'nobility.' The name has various international forms, including Alida in Dutch, Lisa in Finnish, Alix in French, Ada in Germanic languages, and Alise in Latvian. Over time, the use of Alysa has remained relatively consistent in popularity, reflecting its timeless appeal to parents seeking a name that conveys nobility and elegance.

Alysa Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Alysa is currently #4926 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Alysa is currently #2725 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Alysa is currently #2631 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Alysa is currently #1436 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

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