Alissa
Alissa is a distinctive choice, ranked #1407 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Alissa in their class.
About the Name Alissa
Alissa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 455 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #555 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Alissa is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Alissa in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Alissa
- Alissa Chavez — Alissa Marie Chavez is an American inventor and entrepreneur.
- Nasreen Alissa — Nasreen Alissa (نسرين عبد الرحمن العيسى) is a Saudi lawyer and social entrepreneur.
- Alissa Pili — Alissa Katelina Pili is an American professional basketball player for the Geelong Venom of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL).
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alissa
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alissa
Almost certainly the only Alissa in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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