Elissa
girl name#1844 in 2025Elissa entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #496 in 1979, ranks #1844 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1914–2025
#1844
rank today
#496
peak (1979)
108
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3094 |
| 1920s | #3944 |
| 1930s | #1450 |
| 1940s | #1033 |
| 1950s | #870 |
| 1960s | #907 |
| 1970s | #660 |
| 1980s | #589 |
| 1990s | #741 |
| 2000s | #945 |
| 2010s | #1180 |
| 2020s | #1491 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elissa has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 17,000 people named Elissa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elissa alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elissa in 2025?
- Elissa ranks #1844 among US girl names in 2025, with 108 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elissa most popular?
- Elissa peaked in 1979, reaching #496 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Elissa with classmates?
- Elissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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