Alissa

Girl's name

Alissa is a variant of the name Alice, which is of German origin. It is derived from the Old High German name Adalheidis, meaning "noble" and "kind."

Meaning Of noble kin
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 136 Falling
Peak year 1998

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Alissa White-Gluz - Singer in metal band Arch Enemy.
  • Alissa Violet - Social media influencer and model.
  • Alissa Czisny - Figure skater, 2010 U.S. National Champion.
  • Alissa Jung - German actress known for "The Reader."
  • Alissa Moreno - Singer-songwriter and musician.
  • Alissa Nutting - Author of "Tampa" and "Made for Love."
  • Alissa Salls - Brazilian model and social media personality.
  • Alissa Yagi - Japanese model and actress.
  • Alissa Quart - Journalist and author of "Squeezed."
  • Alissa Turney - Advocate for missing persons, daughter of Alissa Turney.

Sisters for Alissa

Girl names closely related to Alissa

Nicole Stephanie Victoria Mia Alyssa Karina Erika Aryana

Brothers for Alissa

Boy names closely related to Alissa

Nickolas Nikolas Kevin Jayden Aaron Alex Nicolas Neymar

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Alissa

Ada Adalyn Adalynn Addie Adelaide Alecia Alesia Alice

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