Alysa

Meaning of Alysa

Alysa is a variation of the name Alyssa, which is often considered a modern invention. It's thought to be a combination of Alice, meaning 'noble,' and Lysandra, meaning 'liberator.'

Alysa has Greek, Hebrew roots — browse every Greek, Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alysa

After ranking as high as #738 in 2001, Alysa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alysa

• Alyssa Milano
  Actress, activist, and former child star
• Alyssa Valdez
  Filipina volleyball superstar
• Alyssa Carson
  Aspiring astronaut, 'Mars Generation' figure
• Alyssa Farah Griffin
  Political commentator and former White House official
• Alyssa Edwards
  Drag queen and reality TV star

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Questions about the name Alysa

What does the name Alysa mean?

Alysa means alysa is a variation of the name alyssa, which is often considered a modern invention. it's thought to be a combination of alice, meaning 'noble,' and lysandra, meaning 'liberator.', and it comes from Greek, Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Alysa?

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

When was Alysa most popular?

Alysa peaked at #738 in 2001.