Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, Spanish
Meaning: Healing or soothing; queen of Carthage, God is My Oath
Pronunciation: ih-LIH-suh, /ɪˈlɪsə/, EH L IY S AH
Popularity Rank: #10,289
Derived from the Greek name Althaea, meaning 'healing' or 'soothing'. In Roman mythology, Elissa was the queen of Carthage.
The name Elissa is of Greek, Spanish origin and means Healing or soothing; queen of Carthage, God is My Oath, Noble, Nobility, Form of Elizabeth. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Elissa is commonly found in United States of America, Lebanon, France, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ih-LIH-suh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɪˈlɪsə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH L IY S AH
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Elissa is recorded 4,895 times globally, ranking it as the 10,289th most common name worldwide.
Elissa is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,429 occurrences, making it the 2,240th most popular name in the country.
In Lebanon, the name Elissa is found among 1 in every 317 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,240 | 1 : 1,266 |
| Lebanon | #433 | 1 : 317 |
| France | #4,890 | 1 : 5,074 |
| Mexico | #3,719 | 1 : 3,817 |
| Algeria | #4,381 | 1 : 5,993 |
| United Kingdom | #3,896 | 1 : 2,996 |
| Canada | #2,532 | 1 : 1,980 |
| Malaysia | #7,603 | 1 : 14,118 |
| Tunisia | #3,614 | 1 : 4,113 |
| Morocco | #6,414 | 1 : 7,630 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Elissa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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