Analyssa
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek "analyo" meaning "to loosen" or "to resolve".
Name Census estimates that about 513 living Americans carry the first name Analyssa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Analyssa today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Analyssa births was 2005 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Analyssa. 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.
People living today
513
~ 1 in 668,137 Americans
Peak year
2005
34 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,348
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Analyssa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Analyssa from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 240 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Analyssa 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 Analyssa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Analyssas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Arizona recorded the most babies named Analyssa, while Arizona, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 74 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Analyssa
The name Analyssa has its roots in the Greek language, originating from the word "analyein," which means "to unravel" or "to resolve." This name gained popularity during the Classical period of ancient Greece, particularly among scholars and philosophers who valued analytical thinking.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Analyssa can be found in the works of the renowned Greek philosopher Plato. In his dialogues, he referred to a character named Analyssa, who was renowned for her ability to dissect complex ideas and unravel intricate concepts.
During the Hellenistic period, the name Analyssa was associated with women who pursued intellectual pursuits and embraced the values of rational inquiry and logical reasoning. It was seen as a symbol of intelligence and analytical prowess.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Analyssa gained further significance. Saint Analyssa of Alexandria, born in the 3rd century AD, was a renowned scholar and theologian known for her deep understanding of the scriptures and her ability to interpret complex theological concepts.
Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the name Analyssa was associated with scholars, philosophers, and intellectuals. One notable figure was Analyssa of Padua, a 13th-century Italian scholar who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and logic.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Analyssa Descartes, born in 1715, was a French philosopher and mathematician who built upon the work of her famous ancestor, René Descartes. She made groundbreaking contributions to the field of analytical geometry.
In the 19th century, Analyssa Curie, born in 1867, was a renowned Polish physicist and chemist. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and is celebrated for her pioneering work on radioactivity and the discovery of two new elements, radium and polonium.
Another notable figure was Analyssa Lovelace, born in 1815, an English mathematician and writer. She is widely regarded as the world's first computer programmer for her work on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, laying the foundations for modern computer programming.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who carried the name Analyssa, showcasing its enduring association with intellectual pursuits, analytical thinking, and groundbreaking contributions to various fields of study.
People
Analyssa + last name combinations
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FAQ
Analyssa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Analyssa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 513 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Analyssa 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 668,137 US residents.
Is Analyssa a common name?
We classify Analyssa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 523 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Analyssa most popular?
The single biggest year for Analyssa was 2005, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Analyssa is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Analyssa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Analyssa 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.
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.