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Alysan

OriginNorman French, diminutive of Alice
Meaning"noble"

About Alysan

Alysan is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern variant of Alison or Alyson. These names ultimately derive from the Germanic name Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind.' The unique spelling with 'y' and 'a' gives Alysan a distinctive character while maintaining familiar pronunciation. This name exemplifies the modern trend of creating variant spellings of traditional names to add uniqueness. Alysan remains quite uncommon, making it appealing to parents seeking individuality without complete departure from recognizable names. The name has a gentle, flowing quality while its uncommon spelling ensures it stands out on paper. Its similarity to more common names makes it immediately accessible despite its rarity.

Pronounced AL-i-sun.

As of October 2026, Alysan ranked #12267 in US births in 2002 SSA, peaked at #11858 in 1988.

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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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