Total births
696
Girls' name · since 1993
Alyssah
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 696 babies named Alyssah, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 696
- total births
- 1993–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
696 girls have been named Alyssah since 1993, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alyssah has been recorded 696 times among girls since 1993, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2023.
- 696 total births
- 1993–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
696 girls have been named Alyssah since 1993, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 696
- total births
- 1993–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Alyssah was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
44 babies were named Alyssah in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Alyssah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alyssah's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2023, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alyssah at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Alyssah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2023
- Peak year (2002)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Alyssah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Alyssah's strongest decade.
343 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Alyssah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 117
1990s
117 births
- 2000s
2000s
343 births
- 2010s
2010s
210 births
- 2020s 26
2020s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 343 births (49% of all-time use).
How Alyssah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Alyssah's total volume
Alyssah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alyssah by state
Where Alyssah concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 89 | 12.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 51 | 7.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 0.9% |
California share of Alyssah's total US births 12.8%
Even split
89 of 696 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alyssah? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 696 babies named Alyssah. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 44 births.
When was Alyssah most popular? ▼
Alyssah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 343 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Alyssah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alyssah are California (89 births), Texas (51 births), Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Alyssah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Alyssah since 1993 -- 31 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Alyssah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alyssa, Alyson, Alyce, Alycia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alyssah's data
- Alyssah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (343 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Alyssahs (89 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alyssah
Nearby Names Like Alyssah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alyssah
Alyssa Girl
#399 314,606 births
Alyson Girl
#1232 29,730 births
Alyce Girl
#3461 17,539 births
Alycia Girl
#4313 10,168 births
Alysha Girl
#3347 9,601 births
Compare Alyssah side by side: Alyssah vs Alyssa Alyssah vs Alyson Alyssah vs Alyce
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alyssah: Baby Name Since 1993 - 696 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alyssah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alyssah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.