Alyssa Serra

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alyssa Serra — noble
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alyssa Serra 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 Serra: Achille Serra, Italian politician Achille Serra, Italian architect Adriana Serra (1923–1995), Italian film actress Adriana Serra Zanetti (born 1976), Italian tennis player Agustín José Bernaus y Serra (1863–1930), Spanish bishop Albert Serra (born 1975), Spanish independent filmmaker Albert Serra (born 1978), Spanish footballer Alberto Serra (1870–1912), Spanish football pioneer and sports journalist Alfons Serra (born 1990), Spanish footballer Angel Serra (born 1951), Cuban rower Anna Serra (born 1968), Catalan long-distance runner Antonella Serra Zanetti (born 1980), Italian tennis player An. 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: Serra

Spanish

Achille Serra, Italian politician Achille Serra, Italian architect Adriana Serra (1923–1995), Italian film actress Adriana Serra Zanetti (born 1976), Italian tennis player Agustín José Bernaus y Serra (1863–1930), Spanish bishop Albert Serra (born 1975), Spanish independent filmmaker Albert Serra (born 1978), Spanish footballer Alberto Serra (1870–1912), Spanish football pioneer and sports journalist Alfons Serra (born 1990), Spanish footballer Angel Serra (born 1951), Cuban rower Anna Serra (born 1968), Catalan long-distance runner Antonella Serra Zanetti (born 1980), Italian tennis player An.

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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 Serra

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 Serra:

3
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Serra?
The surname Serra originates from Spanish. Achille Serra, Italian politician Achille Serra, Italian architect Adriana Serra (1923–1995), Italian film actress Adriana Serra Zanetti (born 1976), Italian tennis player Agustín José Bernaus y Serra (1863–1930), Spanish bishop Albert Serra (born 1975), Spanish independent filmmaker Albert Serra (born 1978), Spanish footballer Alberto Serra (1870–1912), Spanish football pioneer and sports journalist Alfons Serra (born 1990), Spanish footballer Angel Serra (born 1951), Cuban rower Anna Serra (born 1968), Catalan long-distance runner Antonella Serra Zanetti (born 1980), Italian tennis player An.
What are the origins of the name Alyssa Serra?
The name Alyssa Serra combines two different traditions: the first name Alyssa has Greek roots, while the surname Serra originates from Spanish.
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