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Alyssa Meaning and Origin

Alyssa is English, Greek given name meaning Alyssa is a name derived from the Greek word for "rational." It is a feminine form of the name Alistair and is often used as a variant of Alicia or Alice..

Alyssa is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Alyssa is currently #288 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

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Alyssa is a 6 letters name with syllables.

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Alyssa name meaning

Alyssa is a name derived from the Greek word for "rational." It is a feminine form of the name Alistair and is often used as a variant of Alicia or Alice.

Alyssa name origin

English Greek

Name facts

6 letter name

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Alyssa is ranked #288 most popular baby girl name in 2022

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In 2022, 100% of babies named Alyssa were girls

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Alyssa - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Alyssa?
The meaning of the name Alyssa is Alyssa is a name derived from the Greek word for "rational." It is a feminine form of the name Alistair and is often used as a variant of Alicia or Alice..
What is the origin of the name Alyssa?
The origin of the name Alyssa is English Greek .
Is Alyssa a girl or boy name?
The name Alyssa is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Alyssa were boys, 100.00% of babies called Alyssa were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Alyssa?
According to statistics, Alyssa is ranked 288th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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