Alyssa (meaning and origin)

How do they say it elsewhere?
Alicia (In Spanish and in English)
Aliisa (In Finnish)
Alice (In English and in French)
Alisya (In English (Modern))
Alysha (In English (Modern))
Allycia (In English (Modern))
Aleesha (In English (Modern))
Alesha (In English (Modern))
Alyssia (In English)
Elicia (In English)
Alisa (In English)
Alissa (In English)
Alisha (In English)

If it's too long people might use
In English: Lisha
In English: Lyssa

Extra information:
From Old English.

What Alyssa`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Alyssa:
Ummm..... it is not to common
The worst thing about the name:
no one says it right
If my name wasn`t Alyssa....:
I wouldnt have a kool nick name
Extra information:
Another nick name is Lyss or my mom calls me lyssaloo
The best thing about the name Alyssa:
It may not be unique as some other names but it is a beautiful name
The worst thing about the name:
People say and pronounce it wrong all the time
If my name wasn`t Alyssa....:
I wouldnt have my nickname Lyssa Lou
Extra information:
nope pick alyssa
The best thing about the name Alyssa:
I Personally Love it. Alyss'a Isnt a Very Common Name Where I Live, So Everyone adores my name.
The worst thing about the name:
ABSOLUTLY NOTHING.
If my name wasn`t Alyssa....:
Nope.
Extra information:
Alyssa Is a Great Name For Any Baby Girl
The best thing about the name Alyssa:
i dont know
The worst thing about the name:
alyssa ass that only lasted till the teacher heard alyssa ape
If my name wasn`t Alyssa....:
my life would be better
Extra information:
hfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
The best thing about the name Alyssa:
it starts with the letter A duh
The worst thing about the name:
people saying it wrong
If my name wasn`t Alyssa....:
well mi uncle would not call me alica
Extra information:
ya i love mi name
The best thing about the name Alyssa:
it starts with the letter A duh
The worst thing about the name:
people saying it wrong
If my name wasn`t Alyssa....:
well mi uncle would not call me alica
Extra information:
ya i love mi name
The best thing about the name Alyssa:
its a beautiful name and there also is a flower called the alyssium(i hope i spelled that right) thats yellow, beautiful, and bright just like the name.
The worst thing about the name:
Alot of people think it is pronounced Alicia and many spell it wrong.
If my name wasn`t Alyssa....:
Not really, i probably wouldnt like my other name.
Extra information:
If you are thinking of baby names for your girl, choose alyssa!
The best thing about the name Alyssa:
it's cute
The worst thing about the name:
people are jealous cus we're gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!
If my name wasn`t Alyssa....:
people wouldn't tell me my name is gorge all the time!!
Extra information:
alyssa is the sickest name ever!

More `Alyssa` links
Alyssa as abbreviation
Actors named Alyssa
Alyssa in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Alyssa

Alyssa appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 14. The name reached the top-100 18 times. 1999 was a `top year` for the name Alyssa. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #11. The last time Alyssa appeared among the most common names was in 1970. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	14
2006	19
2005	16
2004	14
2003	14
2002	12
2001	14
2000	12
1999	11
1998	11
1997	15
1996	23
1995	27
1994	26
1993	26
1992	30
1991	30
1990	27
1980	217
1970	466
1960	---
1950	---
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---

See also the US top 1000 names 2007

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Comments on Alyssa

katie
Alyssa is such a beautiful name! so,i named my daughter Alyssa.

My daughter's name is Alyssa Grace. She was born in February of 2006. I think it's a beautiful name!
Alyssa
I love my name!
anna
alyssa is a gorgeous name!! it is very femine! my friend named her daughter alyssa(dec.05) and she is the most beautiful baby ever!! luv u alyssa!!!
alyssa
my names pretty much awesome. its lovely
marisol
oh my gosh! i love this name! it's my new fav! sooooooooooo beautiful!!
Airie
I love this name! We are naming our little girl Alyssa Jayden. We think Alyssa is very feminine and graceful and Jayden adds strength and a little spark of character. We love it!
Andrea
i love this name i named my daughter alyssa nov 04' the name fits her!
Joanne
We are pretty sure we are having a girl - due October 29 06 and have chosen Alyssa Jade. My husband just loves it and I am sure that it will be the right name!
alyssa
ilove babies
Alyssa
this is the pimpinest name ever so ya man
Anna N. Smith
i wanted to name my baby alyssa but howard just insisted on have it be danny lynn so what ever works i guess but alyssa is just so beautiful!
Miley S.
I wish my name was alyssa its really cute and i should change my name since i have this money and im just so rich. so im going to name my baby alyssa and ya i am now pregnat with my fathers baby i should have got an abortion but he will not let me i really love my daddy!! :)
ima
YUK WHAT THE HELL AT LEAST ITS BETTER THAN MY NAME
Samantha
nah too common
Miley S.
never mind i only like names other people like p.s. my daddy think i sexy!!!!
Alyssasmom
My Sister's Name is Melissa and she has done so much wonderful stuff for me through out my whole entire life that I owe her so much so why not name my first born after her. So that is going to be my daughter's name!
gina
If i have a girl her name is gonna be alyssa jade..i love that name it's sooooooo freaking pretty
Stacy
I named my first born baby girl Alyssa never heard the name and now I couldnt see her as anything else!
ALYSSA.
Love my name. It's pretty pimpin'. I used to hate it, but as I got older it turned out to be great. It's not too common, and rather pretty.
Alyssa
I have been called Eliza, Alisa, Alicia...... countless other names as well! People spell my name wrong all the time too. Alysa, Allysa, Allyssa, Alisa, Alissa
alyssa
I love my nick name Lyss

Only for Alyssas!