Elissa vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elissa Rank #1,529
May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1529 for Elissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elissa ___

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

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elissa or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Elissa at #1529 in the United States.

What do Elissa and May mean?

Elissa means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Elissa and May boy or girl names?

Elissa is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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