Elissia
Every Elissia since 1960 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elissia
Elissia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,329 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 300 American babies have been named Elissia. Its peak came in 1999, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elissia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elissia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,329 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,489 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,395 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,292 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,962 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,096 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,323 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,917 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,400 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,131 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,071 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,722 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,420 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,954 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,809 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,710 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,330 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,142 |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,984 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,692 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,285 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,637 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elissia in 2025?
Elissia ranked #10,329 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elissia?
300 babies have been named Elissia in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elissia most popular?
Elissia peaked in 1999, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Elissia a boy or girl name?
Elissia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elissia rising or falling?
Elissia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.