Girl
Germanic
3 syllables
Alissa
ah-LIS-ah
/əˈlɪs.ə/
"Noble kind" — a polished variant with an extra flourish for the Alice name family
Alissa is a variant of Alyssa, itself a form of Alice from the Germanic Adalheidis meaning noble kind. The -issa suffix form became popular in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s alongside Alyssa and Melissa. It carries a slightly softer, more lyrical sound than Alisa or Alicia, and continues to be used as a graceful if less common alternative.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesA · lis · sa
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic
Root WordAdalheidis
MeaningNoble, of noble kind
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1993
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJune 21
Nicknames
AliLissaAllieLis
About the Name Alissa
Alissa means noble or of noble kind, sharing Germanic roots with Alice and Alicia through the Old High German Adalheidis.
Alissa is a variant spelling of Alyssa or Alisa, both forms of Alice. It became popular in the United States in the 1980s.
Alissa peaked in the 1990s and is now less common, with Alyssa being the dominant spelling. It remains a graceful choice for parents who prefer the -issa spelling.
Alissa Rose, Alissa Marie, and Alissa Grace are smooth, classic combinations that work well with the name.
Alissas are often described as warm, gentle, and approachable — a name with a soft, friendly energy.
Alissa uses double S. The most common variant is Alyssa (with a Y). Other forms include Alisa (single S) and Elisa.
Personality of Alissa
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Alissa
Creativity
76%
Elegance
80%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
70%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Alissa
A
Alissa White-Gluz
Canadian metal vocalist and lead singer of Arch Enemy
A
Alissa Czisny
American figure skater and US national champion
A
Alissa (television)
Name used for characters in various US television dramas of the 1990s
Middle Names for Alissa
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Alissa
Alissa Marie
Alissa Rose
Alissa Nicole
Alissa Grace
Alissa Jade
Alissa Renee
Alissa Paige
Alissa Faith
Alissa Ann
Alissa Michelle
Names Similar to Alissa
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History of Alissa
1200
Alice and Alicia established in English and European naming traditions
1975
Alyssa and Alissa emerge as popular American variants of Alice
1993
Alissa reaches modest peak popularity in the United States
2005
Usage declines as Alyssa continues to dominate this sound group
Numerology & Symbolism of Alissa
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Lilac
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🌸
Lucky Flower
Hydrangea
Alissa Around the World
How Alissa is written in different languages and scripts
أليسا
Arabic
アリッサ
Japanese
Алисса
Russian
알리사
Korean
阿莉莎
Chinese
Αλίσα
Greek
एलीसा
Hindi
אַלִיסָה
Hebrew
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