Olyssa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Olyssa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 6 babies have been named Olyssa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Olyssa is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,528 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #25,528
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Olyssa
Olyssa is a girl name .
Olyssa is currently ranked #25,528 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Olyssa include Oly, Olys, Olysy, Olysie, Olie, and Olykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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