What is the origin of the name Elissa?

Elissa is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Elissa?

Elissa is currently ranked #1526 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Elissa?

Elissa is pronounced e-LISS-uh.

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GirlHebrew

Elissa

e-LISS-uh

Popularity

#1526

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

17,924

Peak Year

#408 in 1979

First Recorded

1914

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Elizabeth, a Hebrew name meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'my God is an oath'.

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Ella Lissa Ellie

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Ella Lissa Ellie

Spelling Variations

Alissa Elyssa

Similar Names

Melissa Vanessa Theresa Clarissa

Personality Traits

IntelligentKindIndependentGraceful

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