Alissa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #779 in 2001 with 31 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 74 births ranking #573. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 72.2%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 8,645 girls born was named Alissa. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.