Alyssia
About Alyssia
Alyssia is a beautiful feminine name that represents a variation of Alicia or Alyssa. It has roots in the Greek name Alyssum, which refers to a type of delicate flower. The name carries a sense of sweetness and elegance with its melodic sound pattern. Alyssia gained some popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s as parents sought slightly unique spellings of familiar names. The double 's' gives the name a distinctive appearance while maintaining its pleasant phonetic quality. While less common than Alyssa or Alicia, Alyssia offers a subtle twist that sets it apart without being difficult to pronounce or spell. The name evokes images of natural beauty and grace.
Pronounced uh-LISH-uh.
As of October 2026, Alyssia ranked #4552 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #950 in 1996.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,846 | 60 | 33.6 |
| 2015 | #3,434 | 46 | 25.8 |
| 2016 | #2,738 | 63 | 35.6 |
| 2017 | #2,965 | 55 | 31.9 |
| 2018 | #3,565 | 43 | 25.3 |
| 2019 | #4,551 | 30 | 17.9 |
| 2020 | #4,267 | 32 | 19.8 |
| 2021 | #4,837 | 27 | 16.5 |
| 2022 | #3,831 | 39 | 23.8 |
| 2023 | #4,875 | 27 | 16.8 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,552 | 30 | 18.7 |
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Variations & nicknames
- Lyssi