MallowbyNames

Angelisse

AN-jel-ees · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern elaboration of Angela or Angelica, or a variant of Angelise.

Peak popularity
2009
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2010

Declining since 2010.

Popularity of Angelisse since 1998

Babies named Angelisse per year in U.S. Social Security records.

71320200020102020Most births 2009Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s5
2000s93
2010s100
2020s11

Meaning & origin

Angelisse is a modern feminine name that emerged in the late 1990s, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1998. It has never entered the top 1000, indicating niche usage. Its peak year was 2009, after which its popularity began a gradual decline, falling since 2010. The name is a creative elaboration of the angel- root, and its -isse ending aligns with ornate styles popular in the 2000s. While no top states are associated with Angelisse, it reflects a broader trend of crafting unique names with an ethereal feel. As a recent invention, it lacks historical depth but offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and fresh.

Angelisse is a modern coinage, likely formed from the root Angel- (derived from the Greek angelos, meaning 'messenger') combined with a fashionable suffix -isse, reminiscent of names like Clarisse. It appears in U.S. records from the late 1990s onward, reflecting a trend of creating ornate feminine names with angelic associations. No long historical usage exists; it is a contemporary invention.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Angie, Angel, Lisse

Sibling names for Angelisse

Names that share Angelisse's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Angelisse mean?
Angelisse is of uncertain origin, but it likely derives from Angela (meaning 'messenger' in Greek) combined with a modern suffix, giving a sense of 'angelic' or 'heavenly messenger.'
How popular is the name Angelisse?
Angelisse has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1998 and saw its highest usage in 2009.
Is Angelisse a boy or girl name?
Angelisse is almost exclusively used for girls.