Elyssa vs Talitha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elyssa

Girl #3,259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, wanderer"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

English French Phoenician

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,259
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Elly, Lyssa, Liss

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elyssa Rank #3,259
Talitha Rank #3,254

Talitha is more popular, ranked #3254 vs #3259 for Elyssa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elyssa ___

  • Elyssa Rose
  • Elyssa Grace
  • Elyssa Noelle
  • Elyssa Claire
  • Elyssa Marie

Talitha ___

  • Talitha Rose
  • Talitha Jane
  • Talitha Eloise
  • Talitha Grace
  • Talitha Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

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Silas Selah Ezra Tabitha Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elyssa or Talitha more popular?

Talitha is more popular, ranked #3254 compared to Elyssa at #3259 in the United States.

What do Elyssa and Talitha mean?

Elyssa means "noble, wanderer" (Phoenician origin). Talitha means "little girl, maiden" (Aramaic origin).

Are Elyssa and Talitha boy or girl names?

Elyssa is primarily a girl name. Talitha is primarily a girl name.

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