Alyssa Macaluso

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alyssa Macaluso — noble
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alyssa Macaluso 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 Macaluso: Christie Macaluso (born 1945), American Roman Catholic bishop Damián Macaluso (born 1980), Uruguayan footballer Emanuele Macaluso (1924–2021), Italian trade unionist, politician, and journalist Jerry Macaluso (born 1967), American toy designer and film producer John Macaluso (born 1968), American drummer Joseph Macaluso (1931–2011), Canadian politician Leonard Macaluso, American football player Luigi Macaluso (1948–2010), Italian businessman Mike Macaluso (1951–2022), American basketball player Nadine Macaluso (born 1967), American psychologist Stefano Macaluso (born 1975), Italian businessman 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: Macaluso

Italian

Christie Macaluso (born 1945), American Roman Catholic bishop Damián Macaluso (born 1980), Uruguayan footballer Emanuele Macaluso (1924–2021), Italian trade unionist, politician, and journalist Jerry Macaluso (born 1967), American toy designer and film producer John Macaluso (born 1968), American drummer Joseph Macaluso (1931–2011), Canadian politician Leonard Macaluso, American football player Luigi Macaluso (1948–2010), Italian businessman Mike Macaluso (1951–2022), American basketball player Nadine Macaluso (born 1967), American psychologist Stefano Macaluso (born 1975), Italian businessman

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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 Macaluso

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 Macaluso:

9
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

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

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 Macaluso?
The surname Macaluso originates from Italian. Christie Macaluso (born 1945), American Roman Catholic bishop Damián Macaluso (born 1980), Uruguayan footballer Emanuele Macaluso (1924–2021), Italian trade unionist, politician, and journalist Jerry Macaluso (born 1967), American toy designer and film producer John Macaluso (born 1968), American drummer Joseph Macaluso (1931–2011), Canadian politician Leonard Macaluso, American football player Luigi Macaluso (1948–2010), Italian businessman Mike Macaluso (1951–2022), American basketball player Nadine Macaluso (born 1967), American psychologist Stefano Macaluso (born 1975), Italian businessman
What are the origins of the name Alyssa Macaluso?
The name Alyssa Macaluso combines two different traditions: the first name Alyssa has Greek roots, while the surname Macaluso originates from Italian.
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