Will my child share the name Elissia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Elissia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elissia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Elissia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Elissia is declining: down 442 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. It peaked at #1,269 in 2011.

Is Elissia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Elissia 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.

Is Elissia a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Elissia is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Elissia in their class.

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About the Name Elissia

Elissia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 761 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #1269 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

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