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Alyssa

uh-LIHS-uh

Alyssa (name) means a female given name popular in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s. Example: “Alyssa was one of the most popular baby names of her decade.”

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A female given name popular in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s.

"Alyssa was one of the most popular baby names of her decade."

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Etymology

A 20th-century invention, possibly derived from the plant name alyssum or from Alicia.

· First attested 1900

Class of 1900 Alyssa joined the language around 1900.

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for Alyssa

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Alyssa” mean?

The word “Alyssa” means a female given name popular in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s.

How do you pronounce “Alyssa”?

“Alyssa” is pronounced uh-LIHS-uh (/əˈlɪs.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Alyssa” in a sentence?

Here is “Alyssa” used in a sentence: “Alyssa was one of the most popular baby names of her decade.”

What part of speech is “Alyssa”?

“Alyssa” is a name.

Where does the word “Alyssa” come from?

The word “Alyssa” dates back to around 1900. A 20th-century invention, possibly derived from the plant name alyssum or from Alicia.

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