The nameElyssa
Elyssa is a form of Elissa, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Phoenician
Meaning
Like Elissa, it recalls the Phoenician name of Dido, queen of Carthage. It is also linked to Elisa and Alyssa.
Origin
Phoenician, through Elissa.
History
First found in France in 1983, Elyssa peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Île-de-France. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Elyssa
Elyssa in France
Elyssa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 885 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Elyssa. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Elyssa in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 73 births a year on average, against 87 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Elyssa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elyssa mean?
Like Elissa, it recalls the Phoenician name of Dido, queen of Carthage. It is also linked to Elisa and Alyssa.
What is the origin of the name Elyssa?
Phoenician, through Elissa.
Is Elyssa a girl's or a boy's name?
Elyssa is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Elyssa?
Variants and related names of Elyssa include Elissa.