Elyssa

Elyssa 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 49 girls in the United States.

Elyssa at a glance

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

About the name Elyssa

Elyssa 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, Elyssa first appears in Social Security records in 1954. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #800 in 1998, and in 2024 49 babies received the name — 7,246 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elyssa in US records

First recorded (US)
1954
Best US rank
#800 in 1998
Peak year
2004
Babies named Elyssa in 2024
49
Total since 1880
7,246

Elyssa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1130 in 2012
Babies named Elyssa in 2025
10
Total since 1996
423

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elyssa mean?

The meaning of Elyssa 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 Elyssa a boy or girl name?

Elyssa is a girl name. In 2024, 49 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elyssa?

Elyssa comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elyssa?

Elyssa first appears in US records in 1954. Its best-ever ranking was #800 in 1998, and 49 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].