Will my child share the name Alyssia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 47 UK babies named Alyssia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alyssia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Alyssia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Alyssia has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 236 places in the last five years. Its peak was #423 in 2016. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Alyssia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Alyssia is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Alyssia a popular baby name in the United States?

Alyssia does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #795

Alyssia

Alyssia is a distinctive choice, ranked #795 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alyssia in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#795

About the Name Alyssia

Alyssia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 236 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #423 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Alyssia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.