Ellise
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ellise first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 755 babies have been named Ellise in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ellise is past its peak , currently ranked #9,381 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,381
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Ellise
Ellise is a girl name .
Ellise is currently ranked #9,381 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ellise include Ell, Elli, Elliy, Elliie, Ely, Elie, and Ellkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ellise include Ellie, Elliana, Elliott, Ellianna, Ellis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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