Elissa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Elissa is a name of Phoenician origin, meaning 'God's promise.' It evolved from the ancient Phoenician name Elishat through its Latinized form. The name is associated with the historical figure Dido, Queen of Carthage, which contributed to its popularity in the 19th century. Today, it is perceived as elegant and stylish, with various modern derivatives like Elisa and Elise.

The name Elissa is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elissa has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elissa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4316th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1246th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 909th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 704th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 669th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 916th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1316th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elissa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elissa"

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Pronunciation

/əˈlɪsə/

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Origin

Phoenician

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Etymology

The name Elissa is derived from the Phoenician word 'Elishat,' which is linked to the ancient city of Carthage, founded by Phoenician settlers.

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Meaning

God's promise

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Language Evolution

Elishat (Phoenician), Elissa (Latinized form), Elisa (modern variants)

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Historical Usage

Elissa gained popularity as a name in the 19th century, particularly due to its association with the legendary figure Dido, Queen of Carthage.

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Variants & Derivatives

Elisa, Elise, Alissa

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Elissa is viewed as a stylish and elegant name, often associated with beauty and strength.

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Famous People

Elissa, Lebanese singer and actress, Elissa D. Goodman, an American author and health expert

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elissa"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Elissa"

"Elissa" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 4316th of 9107 78
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1246th of 9204 670
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 909th of 12526 2,303
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 704th of 19264 3,543
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 669th of 27321 4,869
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 916th of 35406 4,310
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1316th of 30306 2,151

Regional Popularity of "Elissa" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Elissa" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 36.44%
567th/1556
- 79.96%
1237th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
44.05%
981st/2227
21.44%
521st/2430
67.65%
1930th/2853
35.86%
995th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
22.10%
649th/2937
14.73%
513th/3483
29.45%
1036th/3518
19.31%
781st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
16.80%
619th/3685
11.06%
495th/4475
16.69%
867th/5194
12.05%
761st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
20.17%
924th/4582
18.76%
969th/5164
13.44%
983rd/7313
11.43%
853rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
43.07%
1716th/3984
38.36%
1721st/4487
18.40%
1255th/6822
16.06%
1008th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Elissa"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Elissa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.