Elissa
4 countries#1844 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elissa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
18,033 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #1844 · peaked in 1979 with 408 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,729 births recorded 1979–2023 · peaked in 2012 with 120 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,641 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #779 · peaked in 2012 with 114 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,530 births recorded 1974–2022 · currently #829 · peaked in 2008 with 108 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
88 births recorded 1979–2023 · peaked in 2015 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elissa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1033 | — |
| 2007 | #1145 | ↓112 |
| 2008 | #1057 | ↑88 |
| 2009 | #1211 | ↓154 |
| 2010 | #1122 | ↑89 |
| 2011 | #1096 | ↑26 |
| 2012 | #887 | ↑209 |
| 2013 | #1056 | ↓169 |
| 2014 | #1063 | ↓7 |
| 2015 | #1394 | ↓331 |
| 2016 | #1403 | ↓9 |
| 2017 | #1387 | ↑16 |
| 2018 | #1262 | ↑125 |
| 2019 | #1133 | ↑129 |
| 2020 | #1343 | ↓210 |
| 2021 | #1347 | ↓4 |
| 2022 | #1415 | ↓68 |
| 2023 | #1465 | ↓50 |
| 2024 | #1529 | ↓64 |
| 2025 | #1844 | ↓315 |
Frequently asked questions about Elissa
Is Elissa a popular name?
Yes — Elissa currently ranks #1844 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elissa more common for boys or girls?
Elissa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elissa most popular?
Elissa peaked in 1979 in United States, with 408 recorded births that year.
Is Elissa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elissa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3188 in 1914 to #1844 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elissa?
At least 21,292 babies have been recorded with the name Elissa across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Elissa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elissa appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Elissa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elissa include Brenna, Darlene, Francine.
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