Alysia
Meaning of Alysia
The name Alysia is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, pronounced as "uh-LEE-shuh" in English. Originating from the Greek name Elysia, which means "blissful" or "sweetly blissful," Alysia carries connotations of happiness and serenity. It is also considered a variation of the more commonly known name Alicia. Over the years, Alysia has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking notably during the 1980s and experiencing various ranks since then. While it may not be among the top-ranking names today, its rarity adds to its charm and uniqueness. Whether you are drawn to its melodic sound or its serene meaning, Alysia remains an elegant and timeless choice for your baby girl.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as uh-LEE-shuh (/əˈliːʃə/)
American English
- Pronunced as uh-LEE-shuh (/əˈliʃə/)
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Notable People Named Alysia
| Alysia Montaño is a six-time USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 800 meters champion known for competing in a race while 8 months pregnant. |
| Alysia Rissling is a Canadian bobsledder known for piloting the first all-woman team in an official four-man bobsleigh race and competing in the two-woman bobsleigh event at the 2018 Winter Olympics. |
| Alysia Reiner is a well-known American actress, recognized for her role as Natalie "Fig" Figueroa in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, for which she received a Screen Actors Guild Award. |
