Alissa

Meaning of Alissa

Alissa is a variation of the name Alice, which means noble or of noble kind. It suggests someone with a high social standing or inherent dignity.

Alissa has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alissa

After ranking as high as #279 in 2000, Alissa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alissa

• Alyssa Milano
  Actress, activist, and former singer
• Alyssa Valdez
  Filipino volleyball superstar
• Alyssa Farah Griffin
  Political commentator and former official
• Alyssa Sutherland
  Australian actress and model
• Alyssa Carson
  Future astronaut hopeful

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Questions about the name Alissa

What does the name Alissa mean?

Alissa means alissa is a variation of the name alice, which means noble or of noble kind. it suggests someone with a high social standing or inherent dignity, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Alissa a boy's or a girl's name?

Alissa is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alissa?

Alissa did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Alissa most popular?

Alissa peaked at #279 in 2000.