Alyssa
noble (Germanic via Alice) or alyssum flower (Greek)
Alyssa is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 458, with 17,428 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
noble (Germanic via Alice) or alyssum flower (Greek)
Alyssa is an English name popularized globally in the late 20th century. In the Philippines, it is a well-established modern feminine name adopted through American pop culture and education trends. It is widely used across urban and suburban demographics.
Alyssa developed in the English-speaking world both as a variant of Alicia/Alice (from Germanic roots meaning 'noble') and from the name of the sweet alyssum flowering plant (derived from Greek). In the Philippines, it became popular through American media influence in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Aly, Ly, or Lyssa. Often used as a standalone single given name or paired in modern English combinations like Alyssa Marie or Alyssa Jane.
Related forms
- Alice English
- Alicia Spanish
- Alizée French
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Alyssa with common surname pairs
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Alyssa is the given name. The full name is Alyssa + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Alyssa a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Alyssa is number 458, with 17,428 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.