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Ivelisse

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Pronounced ee-veh-LEES /ˌi.vɛˈlis/Medium

Meaning: A Latina elaboration of Yvette/Yvonne — from the Germanic iv, 'a yew tree' (the wood of bows, linked to 'an archer'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Yew; an archer: Ivelisse elaborates Yvette — 'a yew'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ee-veh-LEES').
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Origin LowGermanic, Spanish
MeaningA Latina elaboration of Yvette/Yvonne — from the Germanic iv, 'a yew tree' (the wood of bows, linked to 'an archer'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8561 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,775

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819522025

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

Ivelisse is a Latina elaboration of Yvette/Yvonne — from the Germanic iv, 'a yew tree', long the wood of archers' bows (linked to 'an archer'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name beloved in Puerto Rican and Hispanic families (said 'ee-veh-LEES'; nickname Ive).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-yew-and-an-archer at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Yvette and Yvonne come from the Germanic iv, 'a yew tree' (the wood of bows, linked to 'an archer') — Ivelisse is a lyrical Latina elaboration (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ee-veh-LEES').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Yvette — routes layered

Variations

YvelisseIvelisIvett

Nicknames

Ive

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Ivette— a kin Iv- girls' name
Yvette— the root name
Maritza— a sound-neighbor Latina girls' name
Ellouise— shares the -se ending
Elouise— another Germanic name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ivelisse mean?

Ivelisse elaborates Yvette/Yvonne — Germanic 'a yew tree; an archer'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ivelisse?

It's said ee-veh-LEES /ˌi.vɛˈlis/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Ivelisse a boy or girl name?

Ivelisse is a girl's name.

How popular is Ivelisse?

Ivelisse is a rare name in the U.S.

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