What origin is the name Alissa?

Alissa comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Alissa a popular name?

Alissa is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Alissa?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Alissa — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Alissa

Q: Is Alissa a rare name?

Yes. Alissa does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Alissa

Alissa

Girl

english

3 syllables

Alissa is an english girl's name meaning "This English name is a variant of Alice, conveying the concepts of truth and nobility. It is often chosen for its elegant and classic sound.".

The meaning of Alissa is "This English name is a variant of Alice, conveying the concepts of truth and nobility. It is often chosen for its elegant and classic sound." — a girl name of english origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name is a variant of Alice, conveying the concepts of truth and nobility. It is often chosen for its elegant and classic sound.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Alissa

Very rare in US records

What does Alissa mean?

Alissa is a girl name of english origin meaning "This English name is a variant of Alice, conveying the concepts of truth and nobility. It is often chosen for its elegant and classic sound.".