NAME PROFILE

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Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva meaning God is my oath, or linked to the Phoenician Elissa meaning wanderer. This name describes a person who is spiritually grounded, deeply loyal, and possesses a poetic, adventurous soul.

Key Stats

Total births562
GenderMale (12% / 88%)
Peak year1958
Peak generationBoomer
First recorded1938
Most recent1962
Syllables1
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 54%MI — 31%WA — 8%OH — 8%AK — 0%

Notable People

Ellyssa Kroski (Author and Director of Information Technology) · Elissa (Lebanese pop singer and cultural icon) · Elyssa Davalos (Television and film actress) · Elissa Knight (Voice actress for Pixar films) · Elissa Down (Director and screenwriter)

Nicknames & Diminutives

EllieLyssaEllyLys

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