Alysa

Alysa 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 14 girls in the United States.

Alysa at a glance

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

About the name Alysa

Alysa 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, Alysa first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #737 in 2001, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 7,041 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alysa in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#737 in 2001
Peak year
2001
Babies named Alysa in 2024
14
Total since 1880
7,041

Alysa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2487 in 2008
Babies named Alysa in 2024
8
Total since 1996
97

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alysa mean?

The meaning of Alysa 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 Alysa a boy or girl name?

Alysa is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alysa?

Alysa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alysa?

Alysa first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #737 in 2001, and 14 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].