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Alysa

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Pronounced ah-LISS-ah /ɑˈlɪs.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Alyssa — variously from Alice ('noble', via Adelaide) and the flower alyssum ('without madness; rational', from Greek); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; rational: Alysa spells Alyssa. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-LISS-ah').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Alyssa — variously from Alice ('noble', via Adelaide) and the flower alyssum ('without madness; rational', from Greek); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10155 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,050

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119532025

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

Alysa is a spelling of Alyssa — variously from Alice ('noble', via Adelaide) and the flower alyssum ('without madness; rational', from Greek; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-LISS-ah'; nickname Aly).

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

Did you know? Alyssa is variously linked to Alice ('noble') and the flower alyssum ('without madness; rational', from Greek) — Alysa is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-LISS-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Alyssa — routes layered

Variations

AlyssaAlissaAlisa

Nicknames

Aly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alysa mean?

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

How do you pronounce Alysa?

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

Is Alysa a boy or girl name?

Alysa is a girl's name.

How popular is Alysa?

Alysa is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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