The nameAlissa
Alissa is a girl's name close to Alyssa and Alice, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Debated
Meaning
Its meaning is debated. It is linked to Alice, Elisa or the Greek alysson, the name of a plant.
Origin
Debated.
History
Found in France since the late 1960s, Alissa peaked in the late 2000s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Alissa
Alissa in France
Alissa was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 715 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Alissa. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Alissa in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 31 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
Alissa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alissa mean?
Its meaning is debated. It is linked to Alice, Elisa or the Greek alysson, the name of a plant.
What is the origin of the name Alissa?
Debated.
Is Alissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Alissa is a girl's name.