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Alayssa

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Pronounced uh-LAY-suh /əˈleɪ.sə/Low

Meaning: Alayssa is a modern respelling of Alyssa, a name tied both to the sweet-alyssum flower (from the Greek) and to Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noble.' The -ay- spelling gives a popular name a fresh look; the meaning stays that of Alyssa, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Alayssa is a rare respelling of Alyssa, linked to the alyssum flower and to Alice ('noble'). Its small peak came in the twenty-tens (said uh-LAY-suh).
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningAlayssa is a modern respelling of Alyssa, a name tied both to the sweet-alyssum flower (from the Greek) and to Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noble.' The -ay- spelling gives a popular name a fresh look; the meaning stays that of Alyssa, which we note.
U.S. rank (2021)#8989 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720012021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alayssa respells Alyssa, associated with the alyssum flower and with Alice, from the Germanic for 'noble.' The -ay- ending is a contemporary American choice; the meaning is unchanged, which we note.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around 2017, and it stayed rare next to Alyssa. A girl named Alayssa then is a child or young teen today.

Did you know? Alayssa is one of many spellings of Alyssa - a name that touches both a delicate flower, sweet alyssum, and Alice, the old 'noble' name.
Overall data confidence 28%
References - Alayssa — Respelling of Alyssa (alyssum flower; Alice 'noble'); modern; flagged.

Variations

AlyssaAlissaAlyssiaAlise

Nicknames

AlyLyssa

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If you like Alayssa…

Alyssa— the standard name it respells
Alissa— a like spelling of the same name
Alicia— a like Alice-family girl's name
Alexa— a like modern A- girl's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alayssa mean?

It is a respelling of Alyssa, linked to the alyssum flower and to Alice, from the Germanic for 'noble.'

How do you pronounce Alayssa?

It is said uh-LAY-suh /əˈleɪ.sə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alayssa a boy or girl name?

Alayssa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Alayssa?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the twenty-tens.

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