Allyssa

Allyssa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Allyssa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Allyssa

Allyssa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Allyssa first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #660 in 1998, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 6,670 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Allyssa in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#660 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Allyssa in 2024
5
Total since 1880
6,670

Allyssa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2247 in 2005
Babies named Allyssa in 2021
3
Total since 1996
61

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Allyssa mean?

The meaning of Allyssa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Allyssa a boy or girl name?

Allyssa is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Allyssa?

Allyssa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Allyssa?

Allyssa first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #660 in 1998, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].