Alyssa is a feminine

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with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower

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. The name of the flower derives from the

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ἀ- ''a-'' ("not") and λύσσα ''lyssa'' ("mania"); the flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. It shares many variants in common with the name Alice and is occasionally considered a form of that name as well. Other equivalents of Alice include

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, used in Middle Eastern countries. The name has been popular in the United States, where it ranked among the top 20 names between 2000 and 2009. The name's popularity declined steadily throughout the next decade, and by 2020 its rank had fallen to 199.

Notables with the name Alyssa

Alyssa A. Goodman Alyssa Ann Goodman (born July 1, 1962) is the Robert Wheeler Willson Professor of Applied Astronomy at Harvard University, co-Director for Science at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Research Associate of the Smithsonian Institution, a ...

(born 1962), American astronomer, scientist, and college professor * Alyssa Adams, American editor and graphic designer *

Alyssa Alano Alyssa Alano (born Geramie Daud; 11 August 1987) is a Philippine- Australian film and TV actress. She was a former member of the popular Viva Hot Babes franchise. Although she grew up in Tarlac, she was born Geramie Daud in Zamboanga City on 1 ...

(born 1987), Philippine-Australian film and television actress and host * Alyssa Anderson (born 1990), American competition swimmer * Alyssa Ashley Nichols (born 1984), birth name of American actress Indigo * Alyssa Ayres, American college dean * Alyssa Baldin (born 1990), Canadian elite ice hockey player *

Alyssa Bannan Alyssa Bannan (born 13 April 2002) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). After a junior career with the Northern Knights in the NAB League Girls competition, Bannan was ...

(born 2002), Australian rules footballer * Alyssa Barlow, former member of American Christian rock and CCM band BarlowGirl *

Alyssa Baumann Alyssa Lyn Baumann (born May 17, 1998) is a retired American artistic gymnast, and has competed for the United States at international events as well as for University of Florida team. Baumann is the 2014 and 2015 United States silver medalist on ...

(born 1998), American gymnast * Alyssa Beckerman (born 1981), American former gymnast *

Alyssa Boey Alyssa Chia Pheng Boey (born 10 August 1996 in Petaling Jaya) is a Malaysian tennis player. Boey made her WTA tour debut at the 2014 Malaysian Open, having received a wildcard with Yang Zi into the doubles tournament. Playing for Malaysia ...

(born 1996), Malaysian tennis player *

Alyssa Bonagura Alyssa Bonagura (born April 1, 1988) is an American singer-songwriter. Early life and career Alyssa Bonagura is from Franklin, Tennessee. She is the daughter of singers Michael Bonagura and Kathie Baillie of Baillie & the Boys. She has been sing ...

(born 1988), American singer-songwriter *

Alyssa Brown Alyssa Brown (born 11 May 1989) is a Canadian artistic gymnast. Brown competed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games where she won a silver medal in the vault event and a bronze medal in the team event. She also won two bronze medals at the 2005 Pan ...

(born 1989), Canadian artistic gymnast *

Alyssa Brugman Alyssa Brugman (born May 1974) is an Australian author of fiction for young adults. She was born in Rathmines, a suburb of Lake Macquarie, Australia and attended five public schools before completing a Marketing Degree at the University of New ...

(born 1974), Australian writer and novelist *

Alyssa Budhoo Alyssa Budhoo (born 9 December 1991) is a Canadian–Guyanese former footballer who played as a midfielder. She has been a member of the Guyana women's national team. College career Budhoo attended the Sheridan College in Ontario. International ...

(born 1991), Canadian-Guyanese former footballer *

Alyssa Bull Alyssa Bull (born 1 December 1995) is an Australian canoeist. She qualified to represent Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Bull was unable to make the final of the women's K-1 500m being knocked out in the semi-final. Bull paired with Alyc ...

(born 1995), Australian canoeist *

Alyssa Bustamante Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- ''a-'' ( ...

, American murderer *

Alyssa Campanella Alyssa Marie Campanella (born March 21, 1990) is an American model, blogger, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2011. Having previously been crowned Miss California USA 2011, Campanella was the sixth woman representing Calif ...

(born 1990), American beauty queen *

Alyssa Carson Alyssa Carson (born March 10, 2001) is an American space enthusiast and undergraduate student. She is known for attending numerous space camps and visiting NASA visitor centers across nine states with her father, Bert Carson. Early life and edu ...

(born 2001), American space enthusiast *

Alyssa Cecere Alyssa Cecere (born 4 September 1987 in Brossard, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Biography Known as Chech, she began playing hockey at the age of five after her brother took in interest. Club career SIC Ce ...

(born 1987), Canadian professional ice hockey player * Alyssa Chia (born 1974), Taiwanese actress and television host * Alyssa Cole (born 1982), American author *

Alyssa Conley Alyssa Conley (born 27 April 1991) is a South African athlete competing in sprinting events. She won the silver medal in the 200 metres at the 2016 African Championships. International competitions Personal bests Outdoor *100 metres – 11.2 ...

(born 1991), South African athlete *

Alissa Crans Alissa Susan Crans is an American mathematician specializing in higher-dimensional algebra. She is a professor of mathematics at Loyola Marymount University, and the associate director of Project NExT, a program of the Mathematical Association of ...

, American mathematician * Alyssa Cruz Aguero, Guamanian beauty pageant contestant * Alyssa Diaz (born 1985), American actress *

Alyssa Edwards Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson (born January 16, 1980), best known by the stage name Alyssa Edwards, is an American drag performer, choreographer, and businessperson. Edwards was known for competing in drag pageantry (notably Miss Gay America 2010) b ...

(born 1980), American drag queen * Alyssa Farah (born 1989), American political advisor *

Alyssa Fleming Alyssa Fleming (born March 8, 1994) is an American women's lacrosse player. Having played with the Stony Brook Seawolves at the collegiate level, she was signed to the Baltimore Ride of the United Women's Lacrosse League. Sporting career High ...

(born 1994), American lacrosse player * Alyssa Gagliardi (born 1992), American ice hockey player * Alyssa George (born 1985), American beauty pageant competitor * Alyssa Gialamas (born 1995), American Paralympic swimmer * Alyssa Giannetti (born 1994), American professional footballer * Alyssa Graham, American singer-songwriter * Alyssa Hayden (born 1970), Australian politician * Alyssa Healy (born 1990), Australian women’s cricketer * Alyssa Howard, pseudonym of American writing partners Eileen Buckholtz, Ruth Glick, Carolyn Males, and Louise Titchener * Alyssa Jacey (born 1981), American singer-songwriter and former dancer *

Alyssa Kleiner Alyssa Kleiner (born April 1, 1993) is an American soccer player who played as a defender for Seattle Reign FC in the NWSL. Career Kleiner played for Portland Thorns FC in 2015. In February 2016, she was traded to Washington Spirit in exchange f ...

(born 1993), American soccer player *

Alyssa Lagonia Alyssa Ann Lagonia (born 30 June 1989) is a Canadian former professional soccer player who was a midfielder for Swiss Women's Super League club Servette Chênois and the Canada national team. She previously played for Apollon Ladies in Cyprus ...

(born 1989), Canadian professional soccer player * Alyssa Lampe (born 1988), American freestyle wrestler * Alyssa LaRoche (born 1979), American entrepreneur, machinimaker, fashion designer, journalist, scenographer, and author * Alyssa Leonard, American lacrosse player *

Alyssa Lim Alyssa Lim (born 23 January 1991) is a female badminton player from England. Achievements BWF International Challenge/Series ''Women's Doubles'' ''Mixed Doubles'' : BWF International Challenge tournament : BWF International Series tourname ...

(born 1991), English badminton player * Alyssa Manley (born 1994), American field hockey player *

Alyssa Mastromonaco Alyssa Mende Mastromonaco (born February 22, 1976) is an American author, podcaster, spokeswoman, and former government official. She served as White House Deputy Chief of Staff for operations in the administration of President Barack Obama from 2 ...

(born 1976), American spokeswoman and former government official * Alyssa Mautz (born 1989), American professional soccer player * Alyssa Mayo (born 2000), American tennis player * Alyssa McClelland (born 1981), Australian director, writer, and actress *

Alyssa Mendonsa Alyssa Mendonsa (born c. 1990 in Delhi) is an Indian playback singer who made her debut in the film ''Karthik Calling Karthik'' with the song "Uff Teri Adaa". Early life Alyssa Mendonsa is the daughter of composer Loy Mendonsa of the Shankar– ...

(born 1990/1991), Indian playback singer * Alyssa Micaela (born 1992), American country singer-songwriter * Alyssa Mifsud (born 1994), Australian rules footballer *

Alyssa Milano Alyssa Jayne Milano (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress. She has played Samantha Micelli in '' Who's the Boss?'', Jennifer Mancini in '' Melrose Place'', Phoebe Halliwell in ''Charmed'', Billie Cunningham in '' My Name Is Earl'', Sa ...

(born 1972), American actress, producer, singer, author, and activist *

Alyssa Miller Alyssa Elaine Miller (born July 4, 1989) is an American model. She has done print and runway work for numerous leading companies. Among her highlights are cover appearances for ''Vogue'' (Germany) and ''Elle'' (Italy), work as a featured modelsp ...

(born 1989), American model * Alyssa Monks (born 1977), American painter * Alyssa Murray (born 1992), American professional lacrosse player *

Alyssa Naeher Alyssa Michele Naeher (born April 20, 1988) is an American soccer goalkeeper for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. She was on the 23-player roster for the United States at t ...

(born 1988), American soccer player * Alyssa Nakken (born 1990), American professional baseball coach *

Alyssa Nicole Pallett Alyssa Nicole Pallett (born December 8, 1985) is a Canadian model (people), model, actress, and businesswoman. She is the former owner of "The Sweet Ones", a vintage store in New York City. She is known for her brief career as an actress and glam ...

(born 1985), Canadian model, actress, and businesswoman *

Alyssa Oviedo Alyssa Jazmine Oviedo Reyes (born 18 August 2000) is an American-born Dominican footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Vermont Catamounts and the Dominican Republic national team. Raised in Clifton, New Jersey, Ovideo played prep soccer ...

(born 2000), American-born Dominican footballer * Alyssa Parker (born 1994), American field hockey player *

Alyssa Peterson Alyssa Renee Peterson (February 29, 1976 – September 15, 2003) was a United States Army soldier, with Arabic language certification, who served with C Company, 311th Military Intelligence Battalion, 101st Airborne in Iraq. Peterson graduated ...

(1976-2003), American Army soldier * Alyssa Ramsey (born 1982), American former soccer player * Alyssa Reid (born 1993), Canadian singer-songwriter * Alyssa Rosenzweig, Canadian software engineer *

Alyssa Rubino Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- ''a-'' ( ...

, Canadian singer * Alyssa Saufika, member of musical group Blink Indonesia * Alyssa Soebandono (born 1991), Indonesian actress, presenter, and singer *

Alyssa Spellman Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- ''a-'' ( ...

, American beauty pageant contestant *

Alyssa Stephens Alyssa Michelle Stephens (born December 22, 1998), professionally known as Latto or Big Latto (formerly known as Mulatto), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. She first appeared on American rapper Jermaine Dupri's reality television s ...

(born 1998), birth name of American rapper Latto *

Alyssa Stringfellow Alyssa Mary Stringfellow (born 17 May 1985) is a New Zealand born actress, model and musician. She began modeling and performing at a young age, and won the title of Miss North Island New Zealand at the age of 17. Background Alyssa Stringfellow ...

(born 1985), New Zealand actress, model, and musician * Alyssa Sutherland (born 1982), Australian actress *

Alyssa Thomas Alyssa Thomas (born April 12, 1992) is an American professional basketball forward for the Connecticut Sun of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins. The New York Liberty draft ...

(born 1992), American professional basketball player * Alyssa Tirtosentono (born 2000), Dutch badminton player * Alyssa Underwood, Australian former cricketer * Alyssa Valdez (born 1993), Filipino volleyball player *

Alyssa Wohlfeiler Alyssa Wohlfeiler is an American ice hockey forward, currently playing with the Connecticut Whale in the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Career Across 133 games with Northeastern, Wohlfeiler scored 71 points. She would serve as the team's c ...

(born 1989), American ice hockey player * Alyssa Wong, American writer

Notables with the name Alysa

* Alysa Stanton (born circa 1964), African-American rabbi * Alysa Liu (born 2005), American figure skater * Alysa King, Canadian actress * Alysa Nahmias, American director, producer, and writer

Characters

* Alyssa Moy, from “Fantastic Four” comics

References

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