Illissa

Illissa is a girl baby name. Ranked #56,166 in the US, popular nicknames include Ill, Ily, and Illie.

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Girl Name #56,166 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Illissa is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Illissa often also consider Asjah, Nelisa, Ilcia .

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Historical Record

Illissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.

Over 5 babies have been named Illissa in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Illissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #56,166 for girl names in the US .

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#56,166
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#56,166
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Illiana #2303

Nicknames

Ill Ily Illie Illiie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Illissa

Is Illissa a boy or girl name?
Illissa is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Illissa?
Illissa is currently ranked #56166 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Illissa?
Common nicknames for Illissa include Ill, Ily, Illie, and Illiie.
Is Illissa a common or rare name?
Illissa is an uncommon name, ranked #56166 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Illissa?
Illissa pairs well with Asjah, Nelisa, Ilcia, Lananh in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Illissa?
Related spellings include Illiana.

About the Name Illissa

Illissa is a girl name .

Illissa is currently ranked #56,166 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Illissa include Ill, Ily, Illie, and Illiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Illissa include Illiana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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