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Elisse

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Pronounced eh-LEES /ɛˈlis/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Elise/Elisa — short forms of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; pledged to God'Low

In 30 seconds: My God is an oath: Elisse spells Elise. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-LEES').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Elise/Elisa — short forms of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; pledged to God'

U.S. rank (2025)#7595 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 518

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elisse is a spelling of Elise/Elisa — short forms of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; pledged to God'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-LEES'; nickname Eli).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Elise. Rare in this form, my-God-is-an-oath at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elise comes from Elizabeth — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; pledged to God' — Elisse is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'eh-LEES').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Elise — Hebrew etymology

Variations

EliseElisaElyse

Nicknames

Eli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elisse mean?

Elisse spells Elise/Elisa — short forms of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'my God is an oath'.

How do you pronounce Elisse?

It's said eh-LEES /ɛˈlis/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elisse a boy or girl name?

Elisse is a girl's name.

How popular is Elisse?

Elisse is a rare spelling in the U.S.