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Alissa Girl

Popularity: #814 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationuh-LIS-uh / /əˈlɪsə/

Hebrew; Greek

Meaning

Hebrew: God is my light; Greek: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

Alissa is often considered a variant of the name Alice, which has roots in the Old French name Aalis. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used in literature and popular culture, contributing to its appeal.

Trend Summary

Alissa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alyssa
  • Alisa

International Variants

  • Alyssa (English)
  • Alisa (Russian)
  • Elisa (Italian)

Famous people named Alissa

Alissa White-Gluz is a Canadian singer known for her work as the lead vocalist of the metal band Arch Enemy.

Alissa Nutting is an American author recognized for her novels and short stories, often exploring dark themes.

Alissa Violet is an American social media personality and actress, known for her presence on platforms like Vine and YouTube.

Alissa Heinerscheid is a prominent marketing executive known for her role in brand strategy and development.

Fictional characters named Alissa

Alissa is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy,' known for her role in the storyline.

Alissa is a character in the book 'The Last Wish' by Andrzej Sapkowski, part of the Witcher series.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alissa was first seen in the United States in 1948. Alissa has ranked as high as #473 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)

Top States for Alissa (2024)

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

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19489
19495
195016
195212
19538
195421
195517
195623
195719
195842
195945
196044
196154
196245
196381
196492
196592
1966131
1967195
1968235
1969276
1970358
1971331
1972301
1973372
1974340
1975381
1976406
1977506
1978536
19791,090
1980944
1981848
1982789
1983744
1984797
1985823
1986828
1987753
1988780
1989897
1990998
1991959
19921,035
19931,086
19941,078
1995999
19961,073
19971,223
19981,231
19991,121
20001,156
20011,096
20021,034
20031,062
2004955
2005849
2006859
20071,011
2008731
2009691
2010585
2011474
2012416
2013377
2014322
2015289
2016224
2017226
2018202
2019153
2020154
2021149
2022128
2023122
2024136