Holding steady.
Popularity of Ilissa since 1967
Babies named Ilissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ilissa is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967, at the tail end of the 1960s creative naming boom. Its peak year was 1989, and since then its usage has remained stable but extremely low, never entering the top 1000. The name likely follows the fashionable pattern of names ending in '-issa,' such as Melissa, Alyssa, Marissa, and Clarissa. Ilissa was not recorded in any top state, reflecting its scattered, rare use across the country. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a contemporary feel, Ilissa offers a melodic and uncommon choice.
Ilissa is a modern coinage, likely formed from the popular sound elements 'I-' and '-issa' (as in Melissa or Alyssa). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1967 and saw modest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1989. Its exact derivation is unknown, and it does not have clear roots in any established language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Issa, Lissa, Illy
Sibling names for Ilissa
Names that share Ilissa's style, for a brother or sister.
