Alissa
Meaning
"noble kind"
Origin: Germanic (Adalheidis)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,558
- Total SSA Count
- 136
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ali, Lissy, Lissa
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"noble kind"
Origin: Germanic (Adalheidis)
"citadel, fortress"
Origin: Greek
Alissa is more popular, ranked #1558 vs #1616 for Larissa.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Alissa is more popular, ranked #1558 compared to Larissa at #1616 in the United States.
Alissa means "noble kind" (Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Larissa means "citadel, fortress" (Greek origin).
Alissa is primarily a girl name. Larissa is primarily a girl name.