Allissa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-LIS-uh / /əˈlɪsə/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: noble; Hebrew: God is my light
Historical & Cultural Background
Allissa is a modern variation of the name Alyssa, which has roots in both English and Hebrew. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with qualities of nobility and brightness due to its meanings.
Trend Summary
Allissa has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alyssa
- Alissa
International Variants
- Alyssa (English)
- Alisa (Russian)
- Alyzée (French)
Famous people named Allissa
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Fictional characters named Allissa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Allissa was first seen in the United States in 1969. Allissa has ranked as high as #1123 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Allissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Allissa (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 38 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 45 |
| 1989 | 48 |
| 1990 | 63 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 58 |
| 1993 | 74 |
| 1994 | 80 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 91 |
| 1997 | 131 |
| 1998 | 142 |
| 1999 | 92 |
| 2000 | 104 |
| 2001 | 77 |
| 2002 | 72 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2007 | 59 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |