Elyssa
Elyssa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΙΛlΙͺs.Ι/ Β· /ΙΛli(Λ)s.Ι/
Meaning and origin of Elyssa
- A female given name.
How popular is Elyssa?
Since 1880, 7,272 girls in the U.S. have been named Elyssa. Its highest rank for girls was #800 in 1998. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Elyssa FAQ
What does the name Elyssa mean?
A female given name.
How popular is the name Elyssa?
Since 1880, 7,272 girls in the U.S. have been named Elyssa. Its highest rank for girls was #800 in 1998. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Elyssa a boy or girl name?
Elyssa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,272 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.