Alysa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alysa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 7,041 babies have been named Alysa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alysa is past its peak , currently ranked #8,147 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,147
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Alysa
Alysa is a girl name .
Alysa is currently ranked #8,147 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alysa include Aly, Alie, and Alykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alysa include Alyssa, Alyson, Alyse, Alysha, Alysson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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