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Alysa

Girl Name #8,147 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alysa is a girl name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Alysa often also consider Emerii, Dhanvika, Salena .

Popularity Over Time

#8,147
Current Rank
Peaked 2001 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#8,147
Total SSA Count
14

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Aly Alyie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alysa

Is Alysa a boy or girl name?
Alysa is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Alysa?
Alysa is currently ranked #8147 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Alysa?
Common nicknames for Alysa include Aly and Alyie.
Is Alysa a common or rare name?
Alysa is an uncommon name, ranked #8147 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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 and Alyie. 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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