Alissa vs Pia

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

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Pia

Girl #1,410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pious, devout"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian German Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,410
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alissa Rank #1,558
Pia Rank #1,410

Pia is more popular, ranked #1410 vs #1558 for Alissa.

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

Pia ___

  • Pia Rose
  • Pia Elena
  • Pia Grace
  • Pia Sophia
  • Pia Camille
  • Pia Noir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alissa

Brianna Cassandra Melissa Serena Trevor

If you choose Pia

Mia Lia Nora Stella Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alissa or Pia more popular?

Pia is more popular, ranked #1410 compared to Alissa at #1558 in the United States.

What do Alissa and Pia mean?

Alissa means "noble kind" (Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Pia means "pious, devout" (Latin origin).

Are Alissa and Pia boy or girl names?

Alissa is primarily a girl name. Pia is primarily a girl name.

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