Alyss
Alyss is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,917 in the US, popular nicknames include Aly and Alyie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Alyss first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 406 babies have been named Alyss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alyss is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,917 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,917
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Alyss
Alyss is a girl name .
Alyss is currently ranked #12,917 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alyss include Aly and Alyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alyss 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis