Alyssandra
A girl's name of Greek origin with 840 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 10 letters and four syllables, Alyssandra is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1988, with 840 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #7585, Alyssandra is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Alyssandra ranks #7585 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Alyssandra is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, an elaborated combination of Alyssa and Alexandra — the latter from Greek meaning 'defender of the people.' Alyssandra extends Alexandra's noble meaning while incorporating the softer Alyssa prefix, creating a name that feels both grand and approachable.
Long and lyrical, Alyssandra has natural nickname options (Ally, Lyssa, Sandra) while standing beautifully as a full name — a name for a girl who deserves every syllable.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Alyssandra's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Alyssandra follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Alyssandra's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alyssandra was #4828 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7585, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 73 | #7972 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 362 | #4289 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 275 | #5140 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 118 | #7338 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 12 | #10856 | — |
The Story of Alyssandra
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Alyssandra is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Alyssandra are most likely born between 2002 and 2022.
How rare is Alyssandra?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Alyssandra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 362 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Alyssandra by the numbers
- Would fill 18 school buses
- Meeting one Alyssandra per day would take 2.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(36 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #7585 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7658 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12314 |
| 2021 | 20 | #5966 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6337 |
| 2019 | 20 | #5996 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6027 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4702 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4743 |
| 2015 | 47 | #3391 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3927 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3573 |
| 2012 | 52 | #3169 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3785 |
| 2010 | 44 | #3574 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3742 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4277 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4686 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4817 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4197 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024