Alissa vs Demaine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alissa

Girl #1,558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind"

Origin: Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,558
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lissy, Lissa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Demaine

Boy #21,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the domain, lord's estate"

Origin: Old French demaine from Latin dominium

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,391
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
De, Maine, Demi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alissa Rank #1,558
Demaine Rank #21,391

Alissa is more popular, ranked #1558 vs #21391 for Demaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alissa ___

  • Alissa Rose
  • Alissa Marie
  • Alissa Grace
  • Alissa Faith
  • Alissa Dawn
  • Alissa Lynn

Demaine ___

  • Demaine Andre
  • Demaine James
  • Demaine Louis
  • Demaine Rene
  • Demaine Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alissa

Brianna Cassandra Melissa Serena Trevor

If you choose Demaine

Renaud Pascal Lucien Simone Noelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alissa or Demaine more popular?

Alissa is more popular, ranked #1558 compared to Demaine at #21391 in the United States.

What do Alissa and Demaine mean?

Alissa means "noble kind" (Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Demaine means "of the domain, lord's estate" (Old French demaine from Latin dominium origin).

Are Alissa and Demaine boy or girl names?

Alissa is primarily a girl name. Demaine is primarily a boy name.

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