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Elissia

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Pronounced ee-LISS-ee-uh /iˈlɪs.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling in the Elissa and Alicia family. Elissa is an old byname of Dido, queen of Carthage; Alicia comes from Adelaide, and so from the Germanic adal, 'noble.' Which route Elissia follows is not documented — routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing modern name near Elissa and Alicia (said 'ee-LISS-ee-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note honestly.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern spelling in the Elissa and Alicia family. Elissa is an old byname of Dido, queen of Carthage; Alicia comes from Adelaide, and so from the Germanic adal, 'noble.' Which route Elissia follows is not documented — routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#11474 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 291

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

Elissia is a modern spelling with no documented history of its own. It sits between Elissa — an ancient byname of Dido of Carthage — and Alicia, which descends through Adelaide from the Germanic adal, 'noble.' The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ee-LISS-ee-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, flowing, and modern.

Did you know? Elissa, one of the names Elissia stands beside, was the byname of Dido, the queen who founded Carthage in legend. Whether Elissia was built from that name or from Alicia is not recorded, and we would rather say so than choose for you.

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Elissia — Modern spelling; Elissa/Alicia neighbours; routes uncertain

Variations

ElissaAliciaElysia

Nicknames

ElliLissySia

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If you like Elissia…

Elissa— the shorter name it elaborates

Alicia— a like -icia flow

Elysia— a like modern rhyme

Melissa— a like soft four-beat pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elissia mean?

Elissia has no documented meaning of its own; it stands near Elissa and Alicia. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Elissia?

It's said ee-LISS-ee-uh /iˈlɪs.i.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elissia a boy or girl name?

Elissia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Elissia?

Elissia is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.