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Allysa
Pronounced uh-LISS-uh /əˈlɪsə/High
Meaning: Allysa is a double-l spelling of Alyssa, a name drawn from the alyssum flower and often linked with Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble'. The doubled l is decorative and keeps the sound.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Allysa is a spelling of Alyssa, a name taken from the alyssum flower and commonly connected to Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble'. Late-nineties parents drawn to Alyssa's sound often personalized the spelling, here by doubling the l.
A girl named Allysa at its 1998 high is now in her twenties. It reads late-nineties and has not revived as a spelling; Alyssa remains standard. The doubled l is the main practical note, drawing an occasional clarification while keeping the familiar sound.
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What does the name Allysa mean?
Allysa is a spelling of Alyssa, from the alyssum flower or a form of Alice, 'noble'.
How do you pronounce Allysa?
It's said uh-LISS-uh /əˈlɪsə/ — three syllables, stress in the middle.
Is Allysa a boy or girl name?
Allysa is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Allysa?
Allysa was an uncommon spelling that peaked in the late nineties and has been rare since.