Alissa
Variant of Alyssa, from Alicia or from alyssum.
Every Alissa since 1948 — 38,622 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alissa
Alissa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,942 in 2025 with 99 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 38,622 American babies have been named Alissa. Its peak came in 1998, when 1,231 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alissa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alissa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99 | #1,942 | — | — |
| 2024 | 137 | #1,553 | — | — |
| 2023 | 123 | #1,681 | — | — |
| 2022 | 128 | #1,650 | — | — |
| 2021 | 149 | #1,441 | — | — |
| 2020 | 154 | #1,418 | — | — |
| 2019 | 153 | #1,446 | — | — |
| 2018 | 202 | #1,186 | — | — |
| 2017 | 226 | #1,114 | — | — |
| 2016 | 224 | #1,133 | — | — |
| 2015 | 289 | #937 | — | — |
| 2014 | 322 | #856 | — | — |
| 2013 | 377 | #727 | — | — |
| 2012 | 416 | #676 | — | — |
| 2011 | 474 | #607 | — | — |
| 2010 | 585 | #512 | — | — |
| 2009 | 691 | #452 | — | — |
| 2008 | 731 | #432 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,011 | #332 | — | — |
| 2006 | 859 | #376 | — | — |
| 2005 | 849 | #368 | — | — |
| 2004 | 955 | #333 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1,062 | #293 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,034 | #301 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,096 | #284 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,156 | #279 | — | — |
| 1995 | 999 | #276 | — | — |
| 1990 | 998 | #277 | — | — |
| 1985 | 823 | #298 | — | — |
| 1980 | 944 | #266 | 7 | #4,951 |
| 1975 | 381 | #482 | — | — |
| 1970 | 358 | #529 | — | — |
| 1965 | 92 | #1,089 | — | — |
| 1960 | 44 | #1,698 | — | — |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,726 | — | — |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,538 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alissa mean?
Variant of Alyssa, from Alicia or from alyssum.
How popular is the name Alissa in 2025?
Alissa ranked #1,942 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 99 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alissa?
38,622 babies have been named Alissa in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alissa most popular?
Alissa peaked in 1998, when 1,231 newborns received the name.
Is Alissa a boy or girl name?
Alissa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alissa rising or falling?
Alissa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.