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Alyssia
Pronounced ə-LISS-ee-ah /əˈlɪs.i.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: -ia spelling of Alyssa/Alicia — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Alice), and/or the flower alyssum (Greek, 'without madness'); routes layeredLow
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
Alyssia is an -ia spelling of Alyssa/Alicia — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Alice), and also linked to the flower alyssum (Greek, 'without madness'; routes layered, which we note). An elegant, lyrical name; the -ia styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly beside Alyssa. Rare, noble-or-floral at the root, and elegant.
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What does the name Alyssia mean?
Alyssia spells Alyssa/Alicia — 'noble' (via Alice), and the alyssum flower; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Alyssia?
It's said ə-LISS-ee-ah /əˈlɪs.i.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Alyssia a boy or girl name?
Alyssia is a girl's name.
How popular is Alyssia?
Alyssia is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Alyssa is more common.