Will my child share the name Elissa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Elissa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elissa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Elissa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Elissa is declining: down 771 places since 2020, to #1,454 in 2025. It peaked at #407 in 2012.

Is Elissa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Elissa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Elissa?

Notable people named Elissa include: Elissa Altman, Elissa Freiha and Elissa J. Chesler.

Is Elissa a popular baby name in the United States?

Elissa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Elissa is a distinctive choice, ranked #1454 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Elissa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Elissa

Elissa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 338 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #407 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Elissa is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Elissa in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Elissa

Elissa Altman — Elissa Altman is an American author, essayist, editor, and teacher.
Elissa Freiha — Elissa Freiha) is an Emirati-Lebanese-American businesswoman, entrepreneur, investor, executive producer, and feminist activist.
Elissa J. Chesler — Elissa Chesler is a research professor and senior director at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine.

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