Alyssa

Pronunciation: [ uhl-IHS-uh ]

Boy Name #10,879 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alyssa is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhl-IHS-uh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #10,879
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Aly Alyie Alysie Alysy

Also a Girl Name

Alyssa is also used as a girl name, ranked #399.

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Alice Alma Allie Alta Alberta Alvina Alpha Almeda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alyssa

Is Alyssa a boy or girl name?

Alyssa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10879. As a girl name, it is ranked #399. Alyssa is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Alyssa?

Alyssa is pronounced uhl-IHS-uh.

How popular is the name Alyssa?

Alyssa is currently ranked #10879 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Alyssa?

Common nicknames for Alyssa include Aly, Alyie, Alysie, and Alysy.

Is Alyssa a common or rare name?

Alyssa is an uncommon name, ranked #10879 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alyssa

Alyssa is a boy name .

Is Alyssa a boy or girl name? Alyssa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,879 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #399. Alyssa is more commonly used as a girl name.

Alyssa is currently ranked #10,879 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alyssa include Aly, Alyie, Alysie, and Alysy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.