Ilissa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ilissa is a charming and feminine name with Greek origins.
Meaning of the Name Ilissa
Ilissa is a variant of the name Alyssa, which is derived from the Greek name Althaea. In Greek mythology, Althaea was the mother of Meleager, a hero who participated in the hunt for the Calydonian Boar. The name is also associated with the Greek word althein, which means 'to heal.' Ilissa is a charming and feminine name with a touch of ancient Greek mythology.
Popularity of the Name Ilissa
The popularity for the name Ilissa peaked in popularity in the year 1989 with 22 births, which ranked number 7,030 out of 21,625 unique names for that year. Ilissa had the most female births in 1989 with 22, which ranked number 4,247 out of 14,548 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Ilissa
- 20 Year Trend of Ilissa: -100.00%
Popularity of Ilissa by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ilissa. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ilissa in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ilissa is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ilissa
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