Alissa vs Larissa

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

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Popularity Comparison

Alissa Rank #1,558
Larissa Rank #1,616

Alissa is more popular, ranked #1558 vs #1616 for Larissa.

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

Larissa ___

  • Larissa Grace
  • Larissa Anne
  • Larissa Marie
  • Larissa Nicole
  • Larissa Rose
  • Larissa Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alissa

Brianna Cassandra Melissa Serena Trevor

If you choose Larissa

Marissa Valeria Natalia Dominic Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alissa or Larissa more popular?

Alissa is more popular, ranked #1558 compared to Larissa at #1616 in the United States.

What do Alissa and Larissa mean?

Alissa means "noble kind" (Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Larissa means "citadel, fortress" (Greek origin).

Are Alissa and Larissa boy or girl names?

Alissa is primarily a girl name. Larissa is primarily a girl name.

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