Ela vs Elissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ela

Girl #1,725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree, terebinth"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Turkish Hebrew Polish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,725
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Elissa

Girl #1,529 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Italian Lebanese Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,529
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lisa, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ela Rank #1,725
Elissa Rank #1,529

Elissa is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1725 for Ela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ela ___

  • Ela Grace
  • Ela Rose
  • Ela Mae
  • Ela Jane
  • Ela Faith
  • Ela Sophia

Elissa ___

  • Elissa Rose
  • Elissa Ann
  • Elissa Marie
  • Elissa Joy
  • Elissa Kate
  • Elissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ela

Mia Kai Aria Leo Zara

If you choose Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ela or Elissa more popular?

Elissa is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Ela at #1725 in the United States.

What do Ela and Elissa mean?

Ela means "oak tree, terebinth" (Hebrew origin). Elissa means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ela and Elissa boy or girl names?

Ela is primarily a girl name. Elissa is primarily a girl name.

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