Alysia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Alysia is a name of Greek origin, meaning noble or a cure for madness. It has evolved through historical forms like Alyssia and has gained popularity in recent decades. The name is associated with traits of creativity and individuality, and it does not have a biblical relevance.
The name Alysia is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alysia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alysia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3543rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1011th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 764th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1286th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3484th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alysia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alysia"
Pronunciation
/əˈlɪziə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Alysia is derived from the Greek word 'alyssum,' a plant name which comes from the Greek 'alyssos,' meaning 'a cure for madness.' The name has also been associated with the term 'noble' in various interpretations.
Meaning
noble, a cure for madness
Language Evolution
Alyssia, Alysia, Alysea
Historical Usage
The name Alysia gained popularity in the late 20th century and has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Alyssa, Ally, Lisa
Modern Popularity & Image
Alysia is viewed as a modern and elegant name, often associated with creativity and individualism.
Famous People
Alysia Montaño, American middle-distance runner, Alysia Reiner, American actress and producer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alysia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alysia"
"Alysia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3543rd of 12526 | 219 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1011th of 19264 | 1,964 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 764th of 27321 | 4,016 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1286th of 35406 | 2,729 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3484th of 30306 | 542 |
Regional Popularity of "Alysia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alysia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
95.80% 2328th/2430 |
- |
85.12% 2362nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.97% 1027th/2937 |
28.19% 982nd/3483 |
32.09% 1129th/3518 |
23.86% 965th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.75% 691st/3685 |
16.31% 730th/4475 |
17.35% 901st/5194 |
12.44% 786th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
29.11% 1334th/4582 |
28.04% 1448th/5164 |
17.30% 1265th/7313 |
18.14% 1354th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.92% 3184th/3984 |
69.91% 3137th/4487 |
49.25% 3360th/6822 |
54.80% 3439th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alysia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alysia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.