Elissa vs Stacy

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

Stacy

Girl #1,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resurrection, rising again"

Origin: Greek (anastasis)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,393
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elissa Rank #1,529
Stacy Rank #1,393

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 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

Stacy ___

  • Stacy Marie
  • Stacy Lynn
  • Stacy Ann
  • Stacy Nicole
  • Stacy Renee
  • Stacy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elissa or Stacy more popular?

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 compared to Elissa at #1529 in the United States.

What do Elissa and Stacy mean?

Elissa means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Elissa and Stacy boy or girl names?

Elissa is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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