Elissa
Elissa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlɪs.ə/ · /ɪˈ-/
Meaning and origin of Elissa
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἔλῐσσᾰ (Élĭssă); probably from Phoenician 𐤀𐤋𐤀𐤎𐤕 (ʾlʾst /Elishat/), 𐤀𐤋𐤀𐤎 (ʾlʾs /Elisha/).
How popular is Elissa?
Since 1880, 18,033 girls in the U.S. have been named Elissa. Its highest rank for girls was #496 in 1979. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Elissa
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Elissa FAQ
What does the name Elissa mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἔλῐσσᾰ (Élĭssă); probably from Phoenician 𐤀𐤋𐤀𐤎𐤕 (ʾlʾst /Elishat/), 𐤀𐤋𐤀𐤎 (ʾlʾs /Elisha/).
What is the origin of the name Elissa?
Elissa is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Elissa?
Since 1880, 18,033 girls in the U.S. have been named Elissa. Its highest rank for girls was #496 in 1979. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Elissa a boy or girl name?
Elissa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 18,033 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.