Elessa
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Elessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 7 babies have been named Elessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elessa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,554 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,554
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Elessa
Elessa is a girl name .
Elessa is currently ranked #21,554 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elessa include Ele, Eles, Elesy, Elesie, Ely, Elie, and Elekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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