NAME PROFILE
Ilissa
Derived from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu, meaning 'Yahweh heals' or 'supported by God.' This name embodies a nurturing and resilient spirit, suggesting a person who brings comfort, harmony, and a sense of restoration to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 249 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1971 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1971 |
| Most recent | 1990 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
NY — 75%TX — 25%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Josiah Bartlett (Physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence) · Josiah Wedgwood (Renowned English potter and innovator) · Josiah Willard Gibbs (Pioneering theoretical physicist) · Josiah Quincy II (American lawyer and influential patriot) · Josiah Bell (Grammy-nominated music producer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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