NAME PROFILE
Lyssa
A diminutive of 'lion', meaning 'young lion' or 'little lion'. This name suggests a person who is brave at heart, possesses natural leadership qualities, and maintains a warm, spirited personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,492 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1985 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1983 |
| Most recent | 2006 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | French, English, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
TX — 43%CA — 39%PA — 9%MI — 4%GA — 4%
Notable People
Lionel Messi (Professional Footballer, Inter Miami CF) · Lionel Richie (Singer-songwriter, 'All Night Long') · Lionel Barrymore (Actor, 'You Can't Take It with You') · Lionel Hampton (Jazz Musician and Bandleader) · Lionel Logue (Speech Therapist, 'The King's Speech')
Nicknames & Diminutives
LeoLioNell
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