Declining since 1997.
Popularity of Ellisa since 1954
Babies named Ellisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 117 |
| 1970s | 108 |
| 1980s | 110 |
| 1990s | 206 |
| 2000s | 183 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Ellisa is a modern respelling of Elisa, first recorded in the United States in 1954. It reached its peak popularity in 1997, the same year its trajectory began to decline. Although it has never ranked in the top 1000 nationally, the name has been used consistently, showing a modest presence particularly in the 1990s. Ellisa reflects the trend of creative spelling variants that emerged in late 20th-century American naming, often chosen to give a familiar name a distinctive twist. Its top states include none with significant usage, indicating a scattered but persistent choice among parents.
Ellisa is a modern spelling variant of Elisa, which itself is a short form of Elisabeth. Elisabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. The name Elisa has been used in various European languages, and Ellisa appears as a creative respelling, particularly in the United States during the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Lisa, Lissy
Sibling names for Ellisa
Names that share Ellisa's style, for a brother or sister.
