Lyssa

Girl name

Lyssa has been given to 1,492 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It peaked in 1992.

Meaning & origin /ˈlɪsə/

Shortened form of Alyssa.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,492

Peak year

1992 (80 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1947

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lyssa — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alyssagirl

315,038 babies since 1950

Elyssagirl

7,272 babies since 1954

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lyssa?

Lyssa has been given to 1,492 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lyssa peak?

Lyssa peaked in 1992, when 80 babies were given the name.

Is Lyssa a girl or boy name?

Lyssa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lyssa are girls).

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