Ellissa
Ellissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,983 in the US, popular nicknames include Ell, Ely, and Ellie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ellissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 486 babies have been named Ellissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ellissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,983 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,983
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Ellissa
Ellissa is a girl name .
Ellissa is currently ranked #62,983 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ellissa include Ell, Ely, Ellie, and Elliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ellissa 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis