Elissa

Elissa is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 140 girls in the United States.

Elissa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elissa

Elissa belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elissa first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #496 in 1979, and in 2024 140 babies received the name — 17,924 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elissa in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#496 in 1979
Peak year
1979
Babies named Elissa in 2024
140
Total since 1880
17,924

Elissa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#407 in 2012
Babies named Elissa in 2025
21
Total since 1996
1,775

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elissa mean?

The meaning of Elissa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elissa a boy or girl name?

Elissa is a girl name. In 2024, 140 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elissa?

Elissa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elissa?

Elissa first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #496 in 1979, and 140 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].