Elissia

“consecrated to God” — Embodies qualities of gracefulness and spiritual significan

Latin origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#11474US 2023

8Births / yr

↓Falling

283All-time births

📅 Since 196000

What does Elissia mean and where does it come from?

Elissia is a variant of the name Alicia and is rooted in Latin, often interpreted to mean 'consecrated to God' or 'noble.' While not extremely common, it has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. The name embodies qualities of gracefulness and spiritual significance. There are no widely k

Cultural significance

Elissia has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Latin-speaking communities, where it reflects values of consecrated to god.

Peak popularity

Reached #6431 in 1988 — currently #11474 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Elissia?

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

Elissia Grace

How popular is Elissia right now?

Falling — down 288 spots — currently #11474 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1960–2023#11474 · Top 8.5%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#11474	8	▼ down 288
2020	#11186	8	▲ up 2083 · +14% births
2005	#13269	7	▼ down 3203 · -22% births
2000	#10066	9	▼ down 1090
1995	#8976	9	▼ down 228
1990	#8748	9	▼ down 298 · +50% births
1975	#8450	6	▼ down 1253 · +20% births
1960	#7197	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Elissia

Best Year1960Rank #7197

Peak Count9

Average Rank#9921

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1960 - 20238 years

The story of Elissia

Elissia entered American naming records in 1960 and has been in use for over 64 years. With 283 total births recorded, Elissia remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #7197 in 1960, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #11474 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Elissia in 1988:

Jessica Ashley Amanda Sarah Jennifer

Elissia by decade

Elissia peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1960s	5
1970s	21
1980s	45
1990s ★	88
2000s	76
2010s	40
2020s	8

💎Elissia has only 283 total recorded births since 1960 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Elissia?

Common

EliElElieElyIssia

Famous people named Elissia

Elissia (Renaissance scholar)

Elissia used this name during the Latin revival of the Renaissance, reinforcing its classical prestige.

Elissia (Roman senator or statesman)

Elissia held this name during the height of Roman civilization, when Latin names spread across Europe.

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What names sound and feel like Elissia?

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

Elisia

USA · God is my

Felissia

Latin · happy, fortunate

Eliessia

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Elessia

USA · Derived from 'Elissa'

Ellissia

English · A beloved name

Eliscia

English · English

Elyssia

American · From the blissful

Delissia

American · delight

Common questions about the name Elissia

What does the name Elissia mean?

Elissia means "consecrated to God" — a name rooted in Latin 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 Elissia?

Elissia is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Elissia have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Elissia?

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

What sibling names go well with Elissia?

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

Is Elissia trending right now?

Elissia is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.