
The short answer
Alisson is a feminine name used in Portuguese. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Brazilian variant of Allison. A notable bearer is the Brazilian soccer goalkeeper Alisson Ramses Becker (1992-), commonly known simply as Alisson." It ranked #511 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, brazilian variant of Allison. A notable bearer is the Brazilian soccer goalkeeper Alisson Ramses Becker (1992-), commonly known simply as Alisson. The entry lists its usage as Portuguese (Brazilian).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Alisson ranked #511 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #511 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alisson mean?
Behind the Name does not give Alisson a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: brazilian variant of Allison.
Is Alisson a popular name?
Alisson ranked #511 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Alisson a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Alisson appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Alisson (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.