Alyssa Donohue

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alyssa Donohue — noble
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alyssa Donohue 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 Donohue: Adam Donohue (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Charles D. Donohue (1880–1928), New York politician and judge David Donohue (born 1967), American race car driver, also a chef from Maryland Erin Donohue (born 1983), American Track & Field athlete Harold Donohue (1901–1984), American politician Jerry Donohue (1920–1985), American theoretical and physical chemist Jim Donohue (1937–2017), American baseball player Kathleen Donohue (born 1963), American plant biologist Kether Donohue (born 1985), actress Larry Donohue (born 1955), former Australian rules footballer Leon Donohue (1939-2016), Am. 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: Donohue

English

Adam Donohue (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Charles D. Donohue (1880–1928), New York politician and judge David Donohue (born 1967), American race car driver, also a chef from Maryland Erin Donohue (born 1983), American Track & Field athlete Harold Donohue (1901–1984), American politician Jerry Donohue (1920–1985), American theoretical and physical chemist Jim Donohue (1937–2017), American baseball player Kathleen Donohue (born 1963), American plant biologist Kether Donohue (born 1985), actress Larry Donohue (born 1955), former Australian rules footballer Leon Donohue (1939-2016), Am.

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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 Donohue

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 Donohue:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Donohue?
The surname Donohue originates from English. Adam Donohue (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Charles D. Donohue (1880–1928), New York politician and judge David Donohue (born 1967), American race car driver, also a chef from Maryland Erin Donohue (born 1983), American Track & Field athlete Harold Donohue (1901–1984), American politician Jerry Donohue (1920–1985), American theoretical and physical chemist Jim Donohue (1937–2017), American baseball player Kathleen Donohue (born 1963), American plant biologist Kether Donohue (born 1985), actress Larry Donohue (born 1955), former Australian rules footballer Leon Donohue (1939-2016), Am.
What are the origins of the name Alyssa Donohue?
The name Alyssa Donohue combines two different traditions: the first name Alyssa has Greek roots, while the surname Donohue originates from English.
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