Girl
Elissa
God is my oath
About Elissa
Elissa represents refinement in naming—a choice that demonstrates consideration and taste without veering into pretentiousness. The name has classical roots that provide substance, yet it remains accessible and wearable in contemporary society. Its phonetic structure creates a pleasant rhythm, with the soft 's' sounds lending it a gentle, almost musical quality.
Parents selecting Elissa often seek something recognizable yet not overused, a name that won't appear three times on every class roster but won't require constant spelling corrections either. It achieves that delicate balance successfully.
The name ages beautifully, suitable for every stage from infancy through adulthood. It carries professionalism for career settings while maintaining warmth for personal relationships. Elissa doesn't come with heavy cultural baggage or strong stereotypical associations, allowing your daughter freedom to define it through her own character and achievements. It's substantial enough to stand alone yet flexible enough to pair with various middle names and surnames.
Popularity of the Name Elissa
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | #927 | |||
| 1934 | #976 | |||
| 1935 | #886 | |||
| 1943 | #997 | |||
| 1946 | #979 | |||
| 1947 | #944 | |||
| 1948 | #837 | |||
| 1949 | #791 | |||
| 1950 | #981 | |||
| 1951 | #840 | |||
| 1952 | #679 | |||
| 1953 | #708 | |||
| 1954 | #718 | |||
| 1955 | #804 | |||
| 1956 | #966 | |||
| 1958 | #987 | |||
| 1959 | #950 | |||
| 1961 | #994 | |||
| 1963 | #808 | |||
| 1964 | #914 | |||
| 1966 | #950 | |||
| 1967 | #802 | |||
| 1968 | #763 | |||
| 1969 | #757 | |||
| 1970 | #637 | |||
| 1971 | #709 | |||
| 1972 | #714 | |||
| 1973 | #659 | |||
| 1974 | #783 | |||
| 1975 | #695 | |||
| 1976 | #688 | |||
| 1977 | #620 | |||
| 1978 | #612 | |||
| 1979 | #496 | |||
| 1980 | #529 | |||
| 1981 | #534 | |||
| 1982 | #535 | #476 | ||
| 1983 | #539 | |||
| 1984 | #580 | |||
| 1985 | #622 | |||
| 1986 | #574 | |||
| 1987 | #633 | |||
| 1988 | #727 | |||
| 1989 | #623 | |||
| 1990 | #743 | |||
| 1991 | #706 | #563 | ||
| 1992 | #727 | #586 | ||
| 1993 | #759 | #599 | ||
| 1994 | #816 | #849 | ||
| 1995 | #713 | #727 | ||
| 1996 | #779 | #846 | ||
| 1997 | #717 | #486 | ||
| 1998 | #712 | #751 | ||
| 1999 | #736 | #682 | #906 | |
| 2000 | #792 | #608 | #679 | |
| 2001 | #784 | #643 | #651 | |
| 2002 | #788 | #511 | #605 | |
| 2003 | #852 | #522 | #597 | |
| 2004 | #881 | #525 | #535 | |
| 2005 | #910 | #600 | ||
| 2012 | #888 | #410 | #793 | #818 |
| 2006 | #522 | #717 | ||
| 2007 | #531 | #744 | #567 | |
| 2008 | #540 | #803 | ||
| 2009 | #467 | #778 | #781 | |
| 2010 | #531 | #984 | #815 | |
| 2011 | #470 | #993 | #796 | |
| 2013 | #473 | #752 | ||
| 2014 | #490 | #758 | ||
| 2015 | #580 | #818 | ||
| 2016 | #555 | |||
| 2017 | #607 | #914 | ||
| 2018 | #745 | |||
| 2019 | #695 | #952 | ||
| 2020 | #712 | |||
| 2021 | #802 | |||
| 2022 | #837 | |||
| 2023 | #884 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Elissa
Names Similar to Elissa
Nicknames for Elissa
- Eli
- Lissa
- Ellie
- Lissy
- Elly
Famous People Named Elissa
| Elissa Sursara | Australian environmentalist and TV presenter |
| Elissa Durwood Grodin | American lawyer and author |
| Elissa Aalto | Finnish architect and author |
| Elissa McCracken | American politician |
| Elissa Knight | American actress and comedian |
| Elissa McDonald | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Elissa Leeds | American actress |
| Elissa Rhaïs | French writer |
| Elissa Washuta | American author and member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe |
| Elissa Grossman | American attorney and scholar |
| Elissa Greene | American opera singer |
| Elissa Down | Australian film director |
| Elissa Hale | American poet |
| Elissa Silverman | American politician and journalist |
| Elissa Maria Bogos Miralles | Peruvian footballer |
| Elissa Landi | American actress and writer |
| Elissa Steamer | American skateboarder and video game character |
Characters Named Elissa
| Elissa Taylor | Character from the novel "The Last Magician" by Lisa Maxwell |
| Elissa Whittington | Character from the novel "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" by Stephen King |
| Elissa Reynolds | Character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Elissa Davis | Character from the film "The Unborn" |
| Elissa Cameron | Character from the comic book series "Nightwatch" |
| Elissa Forrester | Character from the video game "Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series" |
| Elissa Vorbrock | Character from the novel "New York Dead" by Stuart Woods |
| Elissa Stone | Character from the novel "Girl in Pieces" by Kathleen Glasgow |
| Elissa Stilton | Character from the TV series "Geronimo Stilton" |
| Elissa's Ghost | Character from the video game "The Elder Scrolls IV - Oblivion" |
| Elissa Donovan | Character from the film "Sharknado 2 - The Second One" |
| Elissa Renault | Character from the TV series "Dark Matter" |
| Elissa Price | Character from the novel "This Is Not a Test" by Courtney Summers |
| Elissa Scott | Character from the TV series "Home and Away" |
| Elissa Drake | Character from the film "The Green Woman" |
| Elissa Field | Character from the TV series "Hollyoaks" |
| Elissa Turner | Character from the film "The Haunting in Connecticut" |
| Elissa Wall | Character from the TV movie "Justice for the Lyon Sisters" |
| Elissa Reilly Slater | Character from the reality TV series "Big Brother" |