Ellyssa

Ellyssa is a girl baby name. Ranked #56,653 in the US, popular nicknames include Ell, Ely, and Ellie.

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Girl Name #56,653 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Ellyssa is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Ellyssa often also consider Alyssamae, Asheli, Kernisha .

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Historical Record

Ellyssa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.

Over 325 babies have been named Ellyssa in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Ellyssa is past its peak , currently ranked #56,653 for girl names in the US .

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#56,653
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Peaked 1999 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#56,653
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Elly #1731 Ellyana #2606 Ellyanna #4650

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Ell Ely Ellie Ellyie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellyssa

Is Ellyssa a boy or girl name?
Ellyssa is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Ellyssa?
Ellyssa is currently ranked #56653 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Ellyssa?
Common nicknames for Ellyssa include Ell, Ely, Ellie, and Ellyie.
Is Ellyssa a common or rare name?
Ellyssa is an uncommon name, ranked #56653 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Ellyssa?
Ellyssa pairs well with Alyssamae, Asheli, Kernisha, Anberlyn in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Ellyssa?
Related spellings include Elly, Ellyana, Ellyanna.

About the Name Ellyssa

Ellyssa is a girl name .

Ellyssa is currently ranked #56,653 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ellyssa include Ell, Ely, Ellie, and Ellyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Ellyssa include Elly, Ellyana, Ellyanna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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