An estimated 37,074 living Americans are named Alissa.
How rare is Alissa?
Alissa is uncommon among babies today, with 99 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 92% from its 1998 peak.
How old is the typical Alissa?
The median age of a living American named Alissa is approximately 31 years, with most bearers falling between 23 and 42 years old.
Is Alissa still popular?
No. Alissa is endangered as a baby name, down 92% from its 1998 peak with 99 births in 2025.
Where is Alissa most common?
Alissa has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 3.2× more often than the national baseline.
1948Peak 19982025
Peak year
1998
Decline from peak
92%
2025
99
All-time
38,591
Diaspora map
Alissa broke out in Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin (1979) and became over-represented in 41 states over 28 years.
Broke out: Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin, 1979 · over-represented in 41 states over 28 years
