UK girl's name
Alyscia
A feminine name of French origin, meaning "noble and kind".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alyscia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alyscia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Alyscia is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Alyscia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alyscia ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Alyscia.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alyscia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Alyscia mean?
The name Alyscia has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is a feminine form derived from the Greek name Alyssios, which itself comes from the word "alysso" meaning "to be mad or frenzied." This suggests that the name may have been associated with the concept of madness or frenzy, perhaps relating to the wild and untamed nature of the Greek gods and goddesses.
The earliest recorded use of the name Alyscia can be traced back to the 5th century BC in ancient Greece. It was relatively uncommon during this time period but appeared occasionally in historical texts and records. One notable example is Alyscia of Ephesus, a priestess who served in the Temple of Artemis in the city of Ephesus around 450 BC.
In the 2nd century AD, there is a reference to an Alyscia who was a follower of the philosopher Epicurus. She is mentioned in the writings of the Greek philosopher Diogenes Laertius, who documented the lives and teachings of various philosophers.
During the Byzantine Empire, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Alyscia gained more popularity among the Greek population. One notable figure was Alyscia of Constantinople, a noblewoman and patron of the arts who lived in the 11th century AD.
In the 14th century, an Italian nun named Alyscia Frescobaldi became known for her religious writings and her efforts to establish a convent in Florence. She is credited with helping to spread the name beyond the Greek world and into Europe.
Another significant figure was Alyscia Venizelou, a Greek resistance fighter who played a crucial role in the Greek Revolution against Ottoman rule in the early 19th century. She was born in 1798 and is remembered for her bravery and dedication to the cause of Greek independence.
Throughout history, the name Alyscia has remained relatively rare, but it has been carried by notable individuals across various cultures and time periods. While its origins are rooted in ancient Greece, the name has transcended its geographical boundaries and continues to be used, albeit infrequently, in modern times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Alyscia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alyscia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
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- Amber 31,922
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- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Alyscia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alyscia in the UK right now?
In 2006, Alyscia was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Alyscia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Alyscia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alyscia?
A feminine name of French origin, meaning "noble and kind".
How many people are called Alyscia in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Alyscia across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.