Alyssa vs Macie

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

Playground Safety Score

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Macie

Girl #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Macey (Normandy place name)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#473
Total SSA Count
652
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mae, Mace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alyssa Rank #399
Macie Rank #473

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 vs #473 for Macie.

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

Macie ___

  • Macie Grace
  • Macie Rose
  • Macie Ann
  • Macie Jane
  • Macie Faith
  • Macie Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alyssa

Tyler Madison Brandon Brianna Jordan

If you choose Macie

Gracie Lacie Lacey Lily Hayley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyssa or Macie more popular?

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 compared to Macie at #473 in the United States.

What do Alyssa and Macie mean?

Alyssa means "noble, exalted" (Germanic origin). Macie means "from Macey (Normandy place name)" (Old French origin).

Are Alyssa and Macie boy or girl names?

Alyssa is primarily a girl name. Macie is primarily a girl name.

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