Allissia
Of Latin origin, meaning "highly truthful and truthful one".
Name Census estimates that about 36 living Americans carry the first name Allissia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Allissia today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Allissia births was 1996 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Allissia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Allissia with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Allissia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
36
~ 1 in 9,520,954 Americans
Peak year
1996
8 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,831
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Allissia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Allissia from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allissia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Allissia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Allissia
The name Allissia is a relatively uncommon feminine given name with origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it may have roots in ancient Greek, deriving from the word "allos," meaning "other" or "different." This could suggest a meaning of "unique" or "distinct." However, the exact etymology remains uncertain.
Allissia is thought to have emerged in various regions of the Mediterranean during the Byzantine era, spanning from the 4th to the 15th centuries. Historical records from this period are scarce, making it challenging to pinpoint the name's earliest known use or specific cultural origins.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Allissia was a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 9th century. She was a prominent figure in the court of Emperor Basil I, known for her influential role in political affairs and her patronage of the arts.
In the 12th century, an Allissia was mentioned in a collection of poems written by the Italian poet and scholar, Petrarch. The reference suggests that the name may have been in use across parts of the Italian peninsula during the medieval period.
As the Renaissance dawned, Allissia gained modest popularity among aristocratic families in parts of Southern Europe. A notable figure was Allissia de Medici, a member of the renowned Medici family of Florence, who lived from 1480 to 1555. She was known for her philanthropic endeavors and her support of the arts and sciences.
During the 16th century, an Allissia was recorded as a Catholic nun in Spain, renowned for her piety and charitable works. Her name appears in various religious texts and documents from that era.
Another noteworthy individual was Allissia Monteverdi, the daughter of the famous Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi. Born in 1607, she followed in her father's footsteps and became an accomplished musician and singer in her own right.
While the name Allissia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has carried on through various cultural and linguistic traditions, albeit with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. Its enduring presence, though rare, serves as a testament to its unique and intriguing origins.
People
Allissia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Allissia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Allissia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Allissia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 36 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Allissia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 9,520,954 US residents.
Is Allissia a common name?
We classify Allissia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 37 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Allissia most popular?
The single biggest year for Allissia was 1996, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Allissia is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Allissia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Allissia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Allissia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Allissia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Allissia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Allissia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Allissia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.