Abigail vs Alyssa
Abigail and Alyssacompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2019, Abigail was ranked #27 and Alyssa #75 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2013, Abigail was ranked #42 and Alyssa #76 among girls in New Zealand.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Abigail was ranked #80 and Alyssa #337 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Abigail was ranked #102 and Alyssa #171 among girls in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Abigail was ranked #115 and Alyssa #325 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2024, Abigail was ranked #154 and Alyssa #285 among girls in England and Wales.
Abigail and Alyssa over time
Abigail and Alyssa appear together in 5 published lists, across 115 years of shared records. Abigail held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Alyssa in 0.
The order between them changed and held in one of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Abigail reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Alyssa in 2. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2008, Abigail moved ahead of Alyssa in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #43 and #32 the year before became #34 and #37.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Abigail and Alyssa changed places 4 times in New Zealand · Girls between 1999 and 2013, ending at #42 and #76.
List by list
England and Wales · Girls29 shared years, 1996–2024
Abigail held the stronger position in 29 of those years, Alyssa in 0.
Highest recorded here: Abigail #19 in 2000, Alyssa #144 in 2004.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Abigail #154, Alyssa #285.
Republic of Ireland · Girls29 shared years, 1991–2025
Abigail held the stronger position in 29 of those years, Alyssa in 0.
Highest recorded here: Abigail #36 in 2008, Alyssa #172 in 2015.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Abigail #115, Alyssa #325.
Northern Ireland · Girls24 shared years, 2001–2024
Abigail held the stronger position in 24 of those years, Alyssa in 0.
Highest recorded here: Abigail #29 in 2005, Alyssa #137 in 2016.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Abigail #80, Alyssa #337.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls18 shared years, 2002–2019
Abigail held the stronger position in 12 of those years, Alyssa in 6.
Highest recorded here: Abigail #24 in 2010, Alyssa #25 in 2004.
The order changed in 2008: Abigail moved ahead. In 2007 they stood at #43 and #32; by 2008 that had become #34 and #37.
Most recent shared year, 2019: Abigail #27, Alyssa #75.
New Zealand · Girls15 shared years, 1999–2013
Abigail held the stronger position in 13 of those years, Alyssa in 2.
Highest recorded here: Abigail #30 in 2010, Alyssa #37 in 2003.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2013: Abigail #42, Alyssa #76.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Abigail
Pairs where Abigail shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Shannon vs Abigail
In 1996 they stood at #11 and #21 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2024 they were #1743 and #154.
Shannon · Abigail · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Danielle vs Abigail
In 1996 they stood at #20 and #21 in England and Wales · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2024 they were #934 and #154.
Danielle · Abigail · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jade vs Abigail
In 1996 they stood at #19 and #21 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2024 they were #638 and #154.
Jade · Abigail · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Fiona vs Abigail
In 1997 they stood at #66 and #72 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2017 they were #432 and #48.
Fiona · Abigail · 18 shared years, 1997–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Alyssa
Pairs where Alyssa shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Chloe vs Alyssa
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Chloe #1 in 2006, Alyssa #25 in 2004.
Chloe · Alyssa · 23 shared years, 1990–2019 · Peaked in the same years
- Emma vs Alyssa
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Girls within 2 years — Emma #1 in 2003, Alyssa #37 in 2003.
Emma · Alyssa · 15 shared years, 1999–2013 · Peaked in the same years
- Lara vs Alyssa
Across 21 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Lara and Alyssa averaged 6.5 places apart, ending at #68 and #75.
Lara · Alyssa · 21 shared years, 1999–2019 · Closest over the longest run
- Madison vs Alyssa
Across 20 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Madison and Alyssa averaged 12.8 places apart, ending at #89 and #82.
Madison · Alyssa · 20 shared years, 1999–2018 · Closest over the longest run
Side by side
| Field | Abigail | Alyssa |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #55 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #325 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 82/100 | 88/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Abigail and Alyssa both have 3 syllables.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Abigail
Popularity journey
First recorded1969
First recorded at #303 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1969 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1996–2024
Highest recorded position: #19 among girls in England and Wales, in 2000 (recorded 1996–2024).
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #55 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2025.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Alyssa
Popularity journey
First recorded1990
First recorded at #90 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1990 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1990–2019
Highest recorded position: #25 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2004 (recorded 1990–2019).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #325 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 2025.
Republic of Ireland · Girls