Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Elissa
Elissa — a girl name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "God is my oath", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Elisa is on your shortlist, Elissa belongs in the same conversation.
Elissa meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: God is my oath
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Elissa to related Hebrew 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 means "God is my oath" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Elissa?
Elissa originates in Hebrew 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.