The nameElissa
Elissa is an ancient name, borne by the legendary founder of Carthage. It has been rising in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Phoenician
Meaning
Elissa is the Phoenician name of Dido, queen of Carthage. It is also linked to Elisa.
Origin
Phoenician.
History
First found in France in the mid 1970s, Elissa peaked in the late 2000s, notably in Île-de-France, and is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Elissa
Elissa in France
Elissa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 810 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Elissa. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Elissa in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 54 births a year.
Variants and related names
Elissa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elissa mean?
Elissa is the Phoenician name of Dido, queen of Carthage. It is also linked to Elisa.
What is the origin of the name Elissa?
Phoenician.
Is Elissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Elissa is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Elissa?
Variants and related names of Elissa include Elyssa.