Alysia
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Alysia: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2005.
Alysia is a modern, melodic variant of Alicia, which itself derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble kind" or "of noble birth." One of the most prominent bearers is American middle-distance runner Alysia Montaño, a five-time national champion and Olympic finalist known for racing while visibly pregnant to challenge maternity policies. Actress Alysia Reiner, best known for her role in *Orange Is the New Black*, also shares the name. While Alysia has no direct place connections, its root al- appears in numerous names across Europe, including the Scottish Alistair. This spelling emerged as part of the late 20th-century trend for imaginative variations of classic names, offering parents a distinctive yet familiar choice that feels both elegant and contemporary.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20053 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #7833 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2005
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y