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Aleyssa

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Pronounced uh-LISS-ah /əˈlɪs.ɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Alyssa — variously a form of Alice ('noble', Germanic) and the alyssum flower (Greek, 'without madness/rational'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; the alyssum flower: Aleyssa spells Alyssa. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic, Greek
MeaningA spelling of Alyssa — variously a form of Alice ('noble', Germanic) and the alyssum flower (Greek, 'without madness/rational'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10143 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820142025

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

Aleyssa is a spelling of Alyssa — variously a form of Alice ('noble', Germanic) and the alyssum flower (Greek, 'without madness/rational'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'uh-LISS-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Alyssa. Rare in this form, noble-and-the-alyssum-flower at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alyssa is variously a form of Alice ('noble') and the alyssum flower (Greek) — Aleyssa is a spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'uh-LISS-ah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Alyssa — routes layered

Variations

AlyssaAlissaAlysa

Nicknames

Aly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleyssa mean?

Aleyssa spells Alyssa — variously 'noble' (from Alice) and the alyssum flower (Greek); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aleyssa?

It's said uh-LISS-ah /əˈlɪs.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aleyssa a boy or girl name?

Aleyssa is a girl's name.

How popular is Aleyssa?

Aleyssa is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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