Will my child share the name Alyssia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 32 UK babies named Alyssia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alyssia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Alyssia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Alyssia is declining: down 492 places since 2020, to #1,051 in 2025. It peaked at #423 in 2016.

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.

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Alyssia is a distinctive choice, ranked #1051 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Alyssia in their class.

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Alyssia in their class.