Alysia
Girl name · #4792 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Alysia? In official American birth records, Alysia has been tracked continuously since 1950, giving it 75 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 28 baby girls were named Alysia, placing it at #4792 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3346, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 64,286 girls born in 2025 was named Alysia.
Babies named Alysia per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 75-year story
Alysia first appears in the Social Security records in 1950, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1989, when 386 girls were named Alysia — good for #571 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Alysia against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Alysia in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Alysia is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Alysia will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Alysia is most common
State-level data for Alysia is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Alysia
Statistically, parents drawn to Alysia tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Alisia, Alyssia, Elvia, Elicia, and Alysha.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Alysia | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4758 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4772 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4999 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4202 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5398 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4358 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3172 |
| 2018 | 53 | #3050 |
| 2017 | 47 | #3346 |
| 2016 | 54 | #3060 |
| 2015 | 48 | #3346 |
| 2014 | 80 | #2304 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2597 |
| 2012 | 82 | #2286 |
| 2011 | 100 | #1968 |
| 2010 | 103 | #1942 |
| 2009 | 143 | #1572 |
| 2008 | 131 | #1704 |
| 2007 | 161 | #1453 |
| 2006 | 161 | #1403 |
| 2005 | 134 | #1533 |
| 2004 | 162 | #1314 |
| 2003 | 199 | #1105 |
| 2002 | 202 | #1056 |
| 2001 | 205 | #1045 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Alysia?
In official American birth records, the name Alysia first appeared in 1950 (over 75 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 75 years.
Is Alysia a popular girl name?
Alysia ranked #4792 among girls in 2025 with 28 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3346.
When was the name Alysia most popular?
Alysia peaked in 1989, when 386 American girls received the name (ranked #571 that year). Since 1989 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Alysia?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 64,286 newborn American girls was named Alysia. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.