Girl name guide

Alyssa name meaning, origin and style

Alyssa name meaning: often linked with alyssum flower. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin

English and Greek usage

Meaning

often linked with alyssum flower

Say it

uh-LIS-uh

Choosing Alyssa

A gentle late-century favourite with a botanical association and familiar spelling.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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