Ilyssa
girl nameIlyssa entered the US charts in 1965, peaked at #3566 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1965–2025
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rank today
#3566
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5392 |
| 1970s | #7125 |
| 1980s | #6147 |
| 1990s | #4698 |
| 2000s | #5381 |
| 2010s | #9972 |
| 2020s | #14276 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ilyssa has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Ilyssa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ilyssa alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ilyssa in 2025?
- Ilyssa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ilyssa most popular?
- Ilyssa peaked in 2004, reaching #3566 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ilyssa with classmates?
- Ilyssa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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