Alyssa Koller

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alyssa Koller — noble
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alyssa Koller 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 Koller: AJ Koller, American professional pickleball player Alexander von Koller (1813–1890), Austro-Hungarian military officer Alexandru Koller (born 1953), Romanian football player Alice Koller (1925–2020), American writer and academic Ákos Koller (born 1974), Romanian-born Hungarian football player Arnold Koller (born 1933), Swiss politician Ben Koller (born 1980), drummer of the American band Converge Broncia Koller-Pinell (1863–1934), American painter Cárlos Koller (1890–?), Chilean cyclist Celine Koller (born 1996), Swiss curler Dagmar Koller (born 1939), Austrian actress and singer Daphne Koller. 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: Koller

English

AJ Koller, American professional pickleball player Alexander von Koller (1813–1890), Austro-Hungarian military officer Alexandru Koller (born 1953), Romanian football player Alice Koller (1925–2020), American writer and academic Ákos Koller (born 1974), Romanian-born Hungarian football player Arnold Koller (born 1933), Swiss politician Ben Koller (born 1980), drummer of the American band Converge Broncia Koller-Pinell (1863–1934), American painter Cárlos Koller (1890–?), Chilean cyclist Celine Koller (born 1996), Swiss curler Dagmar Koller (born 1939), Austrian actress and singer Daphne Koller.

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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 Koller

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 Koller:

6
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Koller?
The surname Koller originates from English. AJ Koller, American professional pickleball player Alexander von Koller (1813–1890), Austro-Hungarian military officer Alexandru Koller (born 1953), Romanian football player Alice Koller (1925–2020), American writer and academic Ákos Koller (born 1974), Romanian-born Hungarian football player Arnold Koller (born 1933), Swiss politician Ben Koller (born 1980), drummer of the American band Converge Broncia Koller-Pinell (1863–1934), American painter Cárlos Koller (1890–?), Chilean cyclist Celine Koller (born 1996), Swiss curler Dagmar Koller (born 1939), Austrian actress and singer Daphne Koller.
What are the origins of the name Alyssa Koller?
The name Alyssa Koller combines two different traditions: the first name Alyssa has Greek roots, while the surname Koller originates from English.
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