Alissa
Meaning: Balanced and beautiful, like an autumn landscape — the name Alissa embodies this quality
Origin: Norman French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Finland: #502
Total: 727
History: Alissa surged in Finland in the 2000s-2010s as a variant of Alice/Alisa. Finnish metal band Children of Bodom's frontman Alexi Laiho (RIP) created music that made Finland's metal scene globally famous. Alissa represents Finland's international naming culture.
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Every number here comes directly from Finland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2020) | #149 |
| Babies named Alissa in 2020 | 448 |
| Total recorded in Finland | 1,405 |
| Peak year | 2010 (698 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #149 |
| Years in records | 1970–2020 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Alissa
What does the name Alissa mean?
Alissa means “Balanced and beautiful, like an autumn landscape — the name Alissa embodies this quality” from Norman French roots.
What is the origin of the name Alissa?
Alissa has Norman French origin. The traditional meaning is “Balanced and beautiful, like an autumn landscape — the name Alissa embodies this quality”.
How popular is Alissa in Finland?
Alissa ranked #149 in Finland in 2020 — given to 448 babies that year.
When was Alissa most popular?
Alissa peaked in 2010 with 698 babies registered that year in Finland.
Is Alissa a boy or girl name?
Alissa is predominantly a girls' name in Finland — over 90% of Alissas in registered births are female.
How long has Alissa been recorded in Finland?
Alissa appears in birth records in Finland across 5 years — from 1970 through 2020.