Alyssa vs Faith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyssa

Girl #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
793
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Lyssa, Lisa

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Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fai, Fay, Faie

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Popularity Comparison

Alyssa Rank #399
Faith Rank #249

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 vs #399 for Alyssa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alyssa ___

  • Alyssa Marie
  • Alyssa Grace
  • Alyssa Rose
  • Alyssa Nicole
  • Alyssa Faith
  • Alyssa Ann

Faith ___

  • Faith Hope
  • Faith Grace
  • Faith Ann
  • Faith Marie
  • Faith Elizabeth
  • Faith Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alyssa

Tyler Madison Brandon Brianna Jordan

If you choose Faith

Hope Grace Joy Love Charity

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyssa or Faith more popular?

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 compared to Alyssa at #399 in the United States.

What do Alyssa and Faith mean?

Alyssa means "noble, exalted" (Germanic origin). Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin).

Are Alyssa and Faith boy or girl names?

Alyssa is primarily a girl name. Faith is primarily a girl name.

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