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Allyssa

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Pronounced uh-LISS-ah /əˈlɪs.ə/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Alyssa, from the alyssum flower (Greek a-, 'without,' + lyssa, 'madness' — a plant once thought to calm). A pretty botanical name; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A double-l Alyssa: Allyssa ties to the alyssum flower (said 'uh-LISS-ah'). Pretty and familiar.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningA respelling of Alyssa, from the alyssum flower (Greek a-, 'without,' + lyssa, 'madness' — a plant once thought to calm). A pretty botanical name; noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#15363 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,670

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Allyssa respells Alyssa, from the alyssum flower (Greek, roughly 'without madness'). It reads pretty and familiar — this spelling rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-LISS-ah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely in this spelling, next to the common Alyssa. Rare, floral, and pretty.

Did you know? Allyssa respells Alyssa, from the alyssum flower — its Greek roots meaning 'without madness,' a plant once thought calming — a pretty botanical name, noted honestly (said 'uh-LISS-ah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Allyssa — Alyssa respelling; alyssum flower

Variations

AlyssaAlissaAlyssia

Nicknames

AllyLyssa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Allyssa mean?

Allyssa is a respelling of Alyssa, from the alyssum flower (Greek, roughly 'without madness').

How do you pronounce Allyssa?

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

Is Allyssa a boy or girl name?

Allyssa is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Allyssa?

Allyssa is a rare name in the U.S. in this spelling.