Alyssa is a girl's given name with a Greek origin, meaning "rational" or "noble". It is derived from the name "Alysson," which also means "noble" and "rational". The name is associated with the medicinal flower alyssum, which was once thought to cure madness. Alyssa is a variant of Alice and is comprised of a negative prefix, "lyssa," meaning "madness" or "rabies". The name Alyssa has been popular in various cultures, including Irish, Greek, and Arabic, and has been used as a diminutive of Alicia and Alice.
Alyssa is currently #146 in the popularity of the name rankings.
Girl: Alyssa is currently #62 on Kiindred Girl Names
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Alyssa is currently #143 on Kiindred Unique Names
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Alyssa is currently #62 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Alyssa, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.
