girl's name
Ilissa
ih-LIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 269
Ilissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2002 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1989, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ilissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 18 |
How Popular Is Ilissa?
In 2002, Ilissa was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ilissa Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ilissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ilissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ilissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ilissa
- English ih-LIS-uh
Sibling Names for Ilissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ilissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ilissa
How popular is the name Ilissa?
In 2002, Ilissa was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ilissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Ilissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ilissa?
Ilissa has 3 syllables.
When was Ilissa most popular?
Ilissa peaked in 1989, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.