Alyssa Barrientos

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alyssa Barrientos — noble
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alyssa Barrientos is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alyssa is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- a- ("not") and λύσσα lyssa ("mania, rabies"); the flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. It shares many variants in common with the name Alice and is occasionally considered a form of that name as well. Other equivalents of Alice include Alisa and Alissa. The surname Barrientos: Andrea Barrientos (born 1989), Bolivian politician, businesswoman and former singer-songwriter Baltasar Alamos de Barrientos (1555–1640), Spanish scholar Gonzalo Barrientos (born 1941), Democratic member of the Texas Senate from 1985 to 2007 Lope de Barrientos (1382–1469), clergyman and statesman of the Spanish Crown of Castile Manuel Espino Barrientos (born 1959), president of the National Action Party (PAN) of Mexico Nora Barrientos (born 1960), Chilean politician René Barrientos (1919–1969), president of Bolivia from 1964 to 1966 and 1966 to 1969 Simone Barrientos (born 1963), German politi. Alyssa is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 48K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alyssa reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alyssa

Meaning: noble

Greek

Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- a- ("not") and λύσσα lyssa ("mania, rabies"); the flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. It shares many variants in common with the name Alice and is occasionally considered a form of that name as well. Other equivalents of Alice include Alisa and Alissa.

Surname: Barrientos

Spanish

Andrea Barrientos (born 1989), Bolivian politician, businesswoman and former singer-songwriter Baltasar Alamos de Barrientos (1555–1640), Spanish scholar Gonzalo Barrientos (born 1941), Democratic member of the Texas Senate from 1985 to 2007 Lope de Barrientos (1382–1469), clergyman and statesman of the Spanish Crown of Castile Manuel Espino Barrientos (born 1959), president of the National Action Party (PAN) of Mexico Nora Barrientos (born 1960), Chilean politician René Barrientos (1919–1969), president of Bolivia from 1964 to 1966 and 1966 to 1969 Simone Barrientos (born 1963), German politi.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alyssa is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alyssa by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alyssa Barrientos

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alyssa Barrientos:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alyssa?
The first name Alyssa originates from Greek. Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- a- ("not") and λύσσα lyssa ("mania, rabies"); the flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. It shares many variants in common with the name Alice and is occasionally considered a form of that name as well. Other equivalents of Alice include Alisa and Alissa.
When was Alyssa most popular?
The name Alyssa reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barrientos?
The surname Barrientos originates from Spanish. Andrea Barrientos (born 1989), Bolivian politician, businesswoman and former singer-songwriter Baltasar Alamos de Barrientos (1555–1640), Spanish scholar Gonzalo Barrientos (born 1941), Democratic member of the Texas Senate from 1985 to 2007 Lope de Barrientos (1382–1469), clergyman and statesman of the Spanish Crown of Castile Manuel Espino Barrientos (born 1959), president of the National Action Party (PAN) of Mexico Nora Barrientos (born 1960), Chilean politician René Barrientos (1919–1969), president of Bolivia from 1964 to 1966 and 1966 to 1969 Simone Barrientos (born 1963), German politi.
What are the origins of the name Alyssa Barrientos?
The name Alyssa Barrientos combines two different traditions: the first name Alyssa has Greek roots, while the surname Barrientos originates from Spanish.
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