Alissa

Pronunciation: [ uhl-IHS-uh ]

Boy Name #21,449 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alissa is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhl-IHS-uh.

Parents who love the name Alissa often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #21,449
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Alistair #910 Alister #1650

Nicknames

Ali Aly Aliie Alisie

Also a Girl Name

Alissa is also used as a girl name, ranked #1558.

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Similar Names

Alice Alma Allie Alta Alberta Alvina Alpha Almeda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alissa

Is Alissa a boy or girl name?

Alissa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21449. As a girl name, it is ranked #1558. Alissa is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Alissa?

Alissa is pronounced uhl-IHS-uh.

How popular is the name Alissa?

Alissa is currently ranked #21449 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Alissa?

Common nicknames for Alissa include Ali, Aly, Aliie, and Alisie.

Is Alissa a common or rare name?

Alissa is an uncommon name, ranked #21449 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alissa

Alissa is a boy name .

Is Alissa a boy or girl name? Alissa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,449 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,558. Alissa is more commonly used as a girl name.

Alissa is currently ranked #21,449 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alissa include Ali, Aly, Aliie, and Alisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Alissa include Alistair, Alister . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.