Elessa

“Derived from the Hebrew name 'Elisa', meaning 'God is salvation'”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#897US 2023

1.3kBirths / yr

→Stable

7All-time births

📅 Since 198500

How to pronounce Elessa

EL·ES·uh

/ˈɛl.ˈɛs.ə/ · stress on EL · 3 syllables

“Derived from the Hebrew name 'Elisa', meaning 'God is salvation'”

American origin · Girl name

What does Elessa mean and where does it come from?

Elessa is a modern name that can be seen as a variant of names like Elisa and Elizabeth. It is relatively uncommon but has been appearing in various naming databases since the late 20th century. It might have gained popularity due to its melodic sound and positive meaning.

Cultural significance

Elessa has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of derived from the hebrew name 'elisa', meaning 'god is salvation'.

Peak popularity

Reached #9238 in 1985 — currently #897 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Elessa?

Elessa works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Elessa Grace

How popular is Elessa right now?

Holding steady — currently #897 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1985–2023#897 · Top 0.66%

1985

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#897	1,303	▲ up 5 · +2% births
2022	#902	1,283	▲ up 5 · +2% births
2021	#907	1,253	▲ up 8331 · +17800% births
1985	#9238	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Elessa

Best Year2023Rank #897

Peak Count1,303

Average Rank#2986

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range1985 - 20234 years

The story of Elessa

Elessa is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1985. With 7 total births recorded, Elessa remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #9238 in 1985 to #897 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Elessa in 1985:

Jessica Ashley Jennifer Amanda Sarah

💎Elessa has only 7 total recorded births since 1985 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Elessa?

Common

EleElElieElyEssa

What names sound and feel like Elessa?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Elessa also consider these

Elesa

American · Derived from 'Elisa,'

Enessa

American · Meaning 'peace' or

English · God's promise

Benessa

American · blessed

Common questions about the name Elessa

What does the name Elessa mean?

Elessa means "Derived from the Hebrew name 'Elisa', meaning 'God is salvation'" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Elessa?

Elessa is currently ranked #897 as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Elessa?

Elessa originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Elessa?

Elessa is a three-syllable name pronounced EH1 L EH1 S AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Elessa?

Elessa pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.