What does the name Alyssa mean?

The name Alyssa means "Rational".

What is the origin of the name Alyssa?

Alyssa is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 793 babies were named Alyssa in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Alyssa is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 793 ↘

All-Time Total: 313,912

Peak Year: 1999

Alyssa is of Greek origin, derived from the name Althea, meaning "healing" or "to heal."

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Boy names closely related to Alyssa

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Names with similar meaning to Alyssa

Alyssia

Births per year in the United States

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