Ellisa

“God is my oath”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#9230US 2022

11Births / yr

↑Rising

852All-time births

📅 Since 195400

How to pronounce Ellisa

EL·EE·suh

/ˈɛl.ˈiː.sə/ · stress on EL · 3 syllables

“God is my oath”

American origin · Girl name

What does Ellisa mean and where does it come from?

Ellisa is a variant spelling of the name Elisa, which itself is a diminutive of Elizabeth. The name Elizabeth (אֵלִישֶׁבַע) is of Hebrew origin and has been popular across various cultures. The variant Ellisa has become particularly common in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuri

Cultural significance

Ellisa has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god is my oath.

Peak popularity

Reached #2480 in 1963 — currently #9230 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Ellisa?

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

Ellisa Grace

How popular is Ellisa right now?

Rising fast — up 6714 spots — currently #9230 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1955–2022#9230 · Top 6.8%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#9230	11	▲ up 6714 · +120% births
2021	#15944	5	▼ down 2364 · -17% births
2020	#13580	6	▲ up 3182 · +20% births
2015	#16762	5	▼ down 9183 · -69% births
2010	#7579	16	▼ down 1269 · -16% births
2005	#6310	19	▼ down 1279 · -17% births
2000	#5031	23	▲ up 749 · +44% births
1995	#5780	16	▲ up 1702 · +45% births
1990	#7482	11	▼ down 1289
1985	#6193	11	▼ down 1578 · -31% births
1980	#4615	16	▲ up 1586 · +78% births
1975	#6201	9	▼ down 1791 · -31% births
1970	#4410	13	▲ up 33 · +30% births
1965	#4443	10	▲ up 284 · +11% births
1960	#4727	9	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Ellisa

Best Year1970Rank #4410

Peak Count23

Average Rank#7753

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1955 - 202216 years

The story of Ellisa

Ellisa entered American naming records in 1954 and has been in use for over 70 years. With 852 total births recorded, Ellisa remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #5758 in 1955, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #9230 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Ellisa in 1963:

Lisa Mary Susan Karen Linda

Ellisa by decade

Ellisa peaked in the 1960s. See all 1960s names →

Decade	Births
1950s	27
1960s	117
1970s	108
1980s	110
1990s ★	206
2000s	183
2010s	95
2020s	6

💎Ellisa has only 852 total recorded births since 1954 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Ellisa?

Common

EllIsa

What names sound and feel like Ellisa?

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

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Kellisa

American · a variation of

Common questions about the name Ellisa

What does the name Ellisa mean?

Ellisa means "God is my oath" — 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 Ellisa?

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

What is the cultural origin of Ellisa?

Ellisa 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 Ellisa?

Ellisa is a three-syllable name pronounced EH1 L IY1 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 Ellisa?

Ellisa 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.