Alyssa
Meaning of Alyssa
Alyssa is a female name of Greek origin, pronounced as uh-LISS-uh (/əˈlɪsə/) in English. It has variants like Alissa and Elissa. The popularity of the name Alyssa has seen quite some fluctuation over the years in the US. In the 1950s, it was relatively rare but began to gain recognition by the late 1960s. Throughout the 1980s and into the early 2000s, Alyssa surged in popularity reaching its peak around 1998-2002 when it secured a spot among the top 15 most popular girls' names. Since then, it has gradually become less common but remains a beloved choice for parents seeking an elegant yet accessible name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as uh-LISS-uh (/əˈlɪsə/)
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Notable People Named Alyssa
| Alyssa Jayne Milano is a multi-talented American actress, producer, and activist known for her roles in popular TV shows like Who's the Boss?, Melrose Place, Charmed, and Insatiable. |
| Alyssa Michele Naeher is a prominent American soccer player known for her role as a goalkeeper for the Chicago Red Stars and the United States Women's National Team. |
| Alyssa Paola Thompson is a prominent American professional soccer player known for her role as a forward for NWSL team Angel City FC and the United States women's national team, earning the title of Gatorade Player of the Year in 2021. |
| Alyssa Carson is an American space enthusiast and doctoral student known for attending multiple space camps and visiting every NASA visitor center, and has been featured in various media as an unofficial astronaut-in-training. |
| Alyssa Michelle Nakken is the first full-time female coach in MLB history, known for her groundbreaking role with the San Francisco Giants and her background in college softball. |
| Alyssa Elaine Diaz is a well-known American actress recognized for her roles in various television series, including The Nine Lives of Chloe King, Army Wives, Ray Donovan, Zoo, and The Rookie. |
| Alyssa Solomon - Alyssa Jae Honrubia Solomon is a Filipino volleyball player known for her role as an opposite hitter for the NU Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP women's volleyball tournaments. |
| Alyssa Nicole Pallett is a Canadian model, actress, and businesswoman known for her ownership of "The Sweet Ones," a vintage store in New York City. |
| Alyssa LaRoche is the owner of Aimee Weber Studio Inc., and oversees the Second Life Resident Aimee Weber. |
| Alyssa Murray is a professional American lacrosse player for the Philadelphia Force (UWLX) and previously played college lacrosse for the Syracuse Orange women's team. |
| Alyssa Jazmine Oviedo Reyes is an American-born Dominican footballer known for her role as a midfielder for the Vermont Catamounts and the Dominican Republic national team. |
| Alyssa Parker is a prominent American field hockey player representing the US national team. |
| Alyssa Brown is a Canadian artistic gymnast. |
| Alyssa Conley is a South African sprinter who won the silver medal in the 200 meters at the 2016 African Championships. |
