Elise
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EES ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elise first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 46 babies have been named Elise in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elise is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,304 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,304
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"occupational surname for a chapel keeper"
#33,375 in US
American origin
"unknown, possibly nickname"
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English evolved from Latin origin
"the essential point, heart of the matter"
#33,344 in US
Old Norse origin
"bright one"
#33,411 in US
American English origin
"son of Kay"
#33,330 in US
Hebrew origin
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#33,356 in US
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#33,131 in US
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About the Name Elise
Elise is a boy name .
Is Elise a boy or girl name? Elise is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,304 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #252. Elise is more commonly used as a girl name.
Elise is currently ranked #33,304 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elise include Eli, Ely, Elie, and Elikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elise include Eliseo, Elisha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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