Ayssa

“Living, prosperous”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#15517US 2023

5Births / yr

↑Rising

161All-time births

📅 Since 198700

What does Ayssa mean and where does it come from?

Ayssa is a modern variation of the name Aisha, commonly found in Arabic-speaking cultures. It has gained popularity across various cultures due to its elegant sound and positive meanings. It is often linked with the Arabic word 'عائش' and has become fashionable in the United States as well. Notewort

Cultural significance

Ayssa has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of living, prosperous.

Peak popularity

Reached #7020 in 1992 — currently #15517 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Ayssa?

Ayssa works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Ayssa Grace

How popular is Ayssa right now?

Rising fast — up 73 spots — currently #15517 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1990–2023#15517 · Top 11%

1990

1995

2000

2005

2021

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#15517	5	▲ up 73
2021	#15590	5	▼ down 4245 · -44% births
2005	#11345	9	▼ down 24 · +13% births
2000	#11321	8	▼ down 3377 · -27% births
1995	#7944	11	▲ up 488 · +10% births
1990	#8432	10	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Ayssa

Best Year1995Rank #7944

Peak Count11

Average Rank#11692

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1990 - 20236 years

The story of Ayssa

Ayssa is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1987. With 161 total births recorded, Ayssa remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #8432 in 1990, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #15517 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Ayssa in 1992:

Ashley Jessica Amanda Brittany Sarah

Ayssa by decade

Ayssa peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	20
1990s ★	69
2000s	65
2010s	7

💎Ayssa has only 161 total recorded births since 1987 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Ayssa?

Common

Ays

What names sound and feel like Ayssa?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Ayssa also consider these

Aylssa

American · English

Aysa

Arabic · alive, living

Lyssa

American · Greek

Ryssa

American · A derivative or

Anyssa

American · Derived from 'anissa',

Aryssa

American · Hebrew

Aysia

American · God is salvation

Aysha

Middle East · Arabic

Common questions about the name Ayssa

What does the name Ayssa mean?

Ayssa means "Living, prosperous" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Ayssa?

Ayssa is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Ayssa have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Ayssa?

Ayssa originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Ayssa trending right now?

Ayssa is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Ayssa a common or rare name?

Ayssa is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.