Ellysa Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EL-iss-ah /ˈɛlɪsə/
Origin: Hebrew; Greek
Meaning: Hebrew: God's promise; Greek: light
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ellysa is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath." This name transitioned through various linguistic forms, first appearing in Greek as Elisabet and later in Latin as Elisabeth. The name entered Old French as Élisabeth, which subsequently influenced the English form Elizabeth.
The evolution of Ellysa can be seen as a variant of Elizabeth, reflecting the phonetic and stylistic changes that occurred as the name traveled through different cultures and languages. Historically, the name Elizabeth has significant milestones, particularly in the context of biblical references.
Elizabeth is notably the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament, which has contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian tradition. The name gained further prominence during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England in the late 16th century, a period marked by cultural flourishing and the establishment of the English Renaissance.
The translation of the Bible into English, including the King James Version in 1611, also helped solidify the name's significance in religious contexts. Culturally, the name Ellysa, as a variant of Elizabeth, carries connotations of loyalty and faithfulness, resonating with its original meaning related to oaths and promises.
The name has been associated with various saints and historical figures, reinforcing its symbolic weight in Christian heritage. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Eliza and Liz have emerged from Elizabeth, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance across generations.
The name Ellysa, while less common, reflects the same historical depth and cultural significance as its more widely recognized counterparts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ellysa was first seen in the United States in 1987.
Ellysa has ranked as high as #1282 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Ellysa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ellysa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ellysa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ellysa
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ellysa.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1987 | 6 |