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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2005 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).