The name Aleyssa is of Latin origin and means "noble" or "defending people". It is a variant of the name Alice, which was derived from the Germanic words adal, meaning "noble", and haziza, meaning "to protect". The name has been used since the Middle Ages and gained popularity during the Victorian era. Aleyssa was also a popular name in Spain during the 12th century, where it was often given to girls born on St. Aloysius' feast day. Today, Aleyssa is still a beautiful and unique name choice for parents looking for something with a touch of history and meaning behind it.
The name Aleyssa has seen varied popularity over the past decade in the United States. In 2014, there were 8 babies named Aleyssa. The following year, this number more than doubled to 17 births. However, it decreased again to 8 in 2016. From 2017 onwards, the popularity of the name began to rise consistently. In 2017, there were 16 babies named Aleyssa, and this increased to 20 in 2018. Despite a slight dip to 9 births in 2019, the trend reversed again, with 18 babies named Aleyssa in 2020. This popularity continued into 2021 and 2022, with 14 and 12 births respectively. The latest data from 2023 shows a further increase to 16 births.
Over this ten-year period, from 2014 to 2023, the name Aleyssa has been given to a total of 138 babies in the United States. This steady growth in popularity is an encouraging sign for parents considering this name for their baby girl.