Girl Name · Greek Origin
Elissa
Elissa is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Elissa — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Elisa is on your shortlist, Elissa belongs in the same conversation.
Elissa meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Elissa has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Elissa to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Elissa as E·L·I·S·S·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Elissa is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Elissa variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Elissaa, Elissae, Elissay, Eliss.
- Nicknames: Eli and E.
- Middle names: Pair Elissa with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Elissa middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Elisa, Elsa, Elyssa, Eloisa, Elisha — full picks on the sibling names for Elissa guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Elissa? Browse our names like Elissa guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Elissa
What does the name Elissa mean?
Elissa has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Elissa?
Elissa originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Elissa?
Elissa has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Elissa a boy's or girl's name?
Elissa is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Elissa in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Elissa sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Elissa?
Names that share Elissa's sound and style include Elisa, Elsa, Elyssa, Eloisa, Elisha.
What middle names pair well with Elissa?
Good middle-name fits for Elissa pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Elissa is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Elissa is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Elissa?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Elissa share its rhythm without rhyming — Elisa, Elsa, Elyssa all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.