Alissa Girl

Popularity: #849 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-LIS-uh //əˈlɪsə//

Origin: Hebrew; Greek

Meaning: Hebrew: God is my light; Greek: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alissa has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, which means "God is my oath." This name was adapted into Greek as Elisabet and later into Latin as Elisabetha. The name made its way into Old French as Aliz, which eventually evolved into Alissa in English.

The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, influenced by the popularity of the name Elizabeth, particularly due to its association with various saints and biblical figures, including the mother of John the Baptist, who is mentioned in the New Testament. Historically, the name Alissa and its variants have been borne by notable figures, including queens and saints.

The name gained further prominence through the translation of the Bible into various languages, especially during the Reformation in the 16th century, when names like Elizabeth became widely recognized due to their biblical significance. The name Alissa itself, while less common than Elizabeth, has been used in various forms across different cultures, often reflecting the same religious and cultural connotations.

Culturally, Alissa carries associations of loyalty and faithfulness, stemming from its original meaning related to oaths and promises. The name has been embraced in various literary and artistic works, contributing to its resonance in different cultural contexts.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Lissa have emerged, reflecting a more affectionate or informal usage of the name. Overall, Alissa encapsulates a rich historical and cultural lineage that underscores its enduring significance.

Famous people named Alissa

In this section, you will find notable people named Alissa. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alissa who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Alissa who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Alissa White-Gluz is a singer best known for her work with Arch Enemy, The Agonist, and her solo career.

Alissa Violet is a social media personality and actress best known for her work on Vine, YouTube, and collaborations with Jake Paul.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alissa, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alissa. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alissa was first seen in the United States in 1948.

Alissa has ranked as high as #497 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Alissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alissa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alissa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alissa.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 99 0 99
2024 137 0 137
2023 123 0 123
2022 128 0 128
2021 149 0 149
2020 154 0 154
2019 153 0 153
2018 202 0 202
2017 226 0 226
2016 224 0 224
2015 289 0 289
2014 322 0 322
2013 377 0 377
2012 416 0 416
2011 474 0 474
2010 585 0 585
2009 691 0 691
2008 731 0 731
2007 1,011 0 1,011
2006 859 0 859
2005 849 0 849
2004 955 0 955
2003 1,062 0 1,062
2002 1,034 0 1,034
2001 1,096 0 1,096
2000 1,156 0 1,156
1999 1,121 0 1,121
1998 1,231 0 1,231
1997 1,223 0 1,223
1996 1,073 0 1,073
1995 999 0 999
1994 1,078 0 1,078
1993 1,086 0 1,086
1992 1,035 0 1,035
1991 959 0 959
1990 998 0 998
1989 903 6 897
1988 780 0 780
1987 753 0 753
1986 828 0 828
1985 823 0 823
1984 797 0 797
1983 744 0 744
1982 789 0 789
1981 854 6 848
1980 951 7 944
1979 1,095 5 1,090
1978 543 7 536
1977 506 0 506
1976 406 0 406
1975 381 0 381
1974 340 0 340
1973 372 0 372
1972 301 0 301
1971 331 0 331
1970 358 0 358
1969 276 0 276
1968 235 0 235
1967 195 0 195
1966 131 0 131
1965 92 0 92
1964 92 0 92
1963 81 0 81
1962 45 0 45
1961 54 0 54
1960 44 0 44
1959 45 0 45
1958 42 0 42
1957 19 0 19
1956 23 0 23
1955 17 0 17
1954 21 0 21
1953 8 0 8
1952 12 0 12
1950 16 0 16
1949 5 0 5
1948 9 0 9

Top States for Alissa (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 26
27%
CA 26
27%
NY 9
9%
FL 8
8%
AZ 6
6%
IL 6
6%
VA 5
5%
MD 5
5%
NC 5
5%