Alyssa Schram

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alyssa Schram — noble
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alyssa Schram 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 Schram: Albert Schram (born 1964), Dutch-born academic Albin Schram (1926–2005), Austrian-Czech letter collector Bitty Schram (born 1968), American actress Constance Wiel Schram (1890–1955), Norwegian writer and translator Dávid Schram (born 1976), Hungarian musician and record producer Dominic Schram (1722–1797), German Benedictine theologian and canonist Ellert Schram (1939–2025), Icelandic footballer and politician Frederick Schram (born 1943), American palaeontologist and carcinologist Jacob Schram (1870–1952) (1870–1952), Norwegian businessman Jessy Schram (born 1986), American actress Ken Schram. 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: Schram

Slavic

Albert Schram (born 1964), Dutch-born academic Albin Schram (1926–2005), Austrian-Czech letter collector Bitty Schram (born 1968), American actress Constance Wiel Schram (1890–1955), Norwegian writer and translator Dávid Schram (born 1976), Hungarian musician and record producer Dominic Schram (1722–1797), German Benedictine theologian and canonist Ellert Schram (1939–2025), Icelandic footballer and politician Frederick Schram (born 1943), American palaeontologist and carcinologist Jacob Schram (1870–1952) (1870–1952), Norwegian businessman Jessy Schram (born 1986), American actress Ken Schram.

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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 Schram

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 Schram:

4
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Schram?
The surname Schram originates from Slavic. Albert Schram (born 1964), Dutch-born academic Albin Schram (1926–2005), Austrian-Czech letter collector Bitty Schram (born 1968), American actress Constance Wiel Schram (1890–1955), Norwegian writer and translator Dávid Schram (born 1976), Hungarian musician and record producer Dominic Schram (1722–1797), German Benedictine theologian and canonist Ellert Schram (1939–2025), Icelandic footballer and politician Frederick Schram (born 1943), American palaeontologist and carcinologist Jacob Schram (1870–1952) (1870–1952), Norwegian businessman Jessy Schram (born 1986), American actress Ken Schram.
What are the origins of the name Alyssa Schram?
The name Alyssa Schram combines two different traditions: the first name Alyssa has Greek roots, while the surname Schram originates from Slavic.
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