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 births249
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1971
Peak generationGen X
First recorded1971
Most recent1990
Syllables3
OriginHebrew, English
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

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Name Traits & Attributes

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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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