Allissa
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Allissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 2,054 babies have been named Allissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Allissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,415 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,415
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Celtic origin
"dark beauty"
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German origin
"Diminutive of Leonore or Lorelei; glory"
#11,556 in US
Greek via Russian origin
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Hebrew via Irish Gaelic origin
"God is gracious"
#11,349 in US
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About the Name Allissa
Allissa is a girl name .
Allissa is currently ranked #11,415 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Allissa include All, Alli, Alliy, Alliie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Aly, Alie, and Allkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Allissa include Allison, Allie, Allisson, Alli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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