Ilyssa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ilyssa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 786 babies have been named Ilyssa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ilyssa is past its peak , currently ranked #35,528 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,528
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ilyssa
Ilyssa is a girl name .
Ilyssa is currently ranked #35,528 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ilyssa include Ily, Ilys, Ilysy, Ilysie, Ilie, and Ilykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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