UK girl's name
Ellisa
A feminine variant of the name Alice, of Germanic origin, meaning "noble" or "exalted".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ellisa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ellisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 11 births.
This profile covers 111 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 110 living people in the UK are called Ellisa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ellisa ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 11 girls were registered as Ellisa.
- • About 110 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ellisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
11 births
Estimated living
110
2026
Meaning
What does Ellisa mean?
The name Ellisa is a variant spelling of the name Elisa, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Elisheva. The name Elisheva is derived from the Hebrew elements "el" meaning "God" and "shava" meaning "oath" or "vow." Elisheva was a prominent figure in the Old Testament, being the wife of Aaron, the brother of Moses.
The name Ellisa likely emerged in medieval Europe as a variant spelling of Elisa, particularly in regions with strong French influence. The French spelling "Ellise" may have contributed to the emergence of the "Ellisa" form. It's worth noting that variant spellings were common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellisa can be found in the 12th century, when it appears in medieval records from the region of Normandy, France. This suggests that the name may have been used by Norman families during this time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ellisa. One such figure was Ellisa de Courtenay (c. 1186-1268), a French noblewoman who served as the Empress of Constantinople from 1216 to 1219. Another was Ellisa de Lusignan (c. 1182-1264), a member of the House of Lusignan and the Queen of Cyprus from 1218 to 1253.
In the 16th century, Ellisa Mercoeur (c. 1530-1587) was a French noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of Renaissance artists and writers. A century later, Ellisa de Montpellier (c. 1652-1719) was a French botanist and one of the first women to make significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.
Moving into the 19th century, Ellisa Boulton (1819-1892) was an English artist and activist, known for her paintings and her advocacy for women's rights and social reform.
While the name Ellisa has roots in ancient Hebrew and medieval European history, it has remained a relatively uncommon name choice throughout most time periods. However, its connection to the biblical Elisheva and its variants have ensured its enduring presence as a given name across various cultures and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ellisa over time
The chart below shows babies named Ellisa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ellisa, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellisa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ellisa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4645 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4193 | 39 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3195 | 54 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3498 | 14 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Ellisa
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Ellisa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ellisa in the UK right now?
In 2022, Ellisa was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ellisa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 11 babies registered as Ellisa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ellisa?
A feminine variant of the name Alice, of Germanic origin, meaning "noble" or "exalted".
How many people are called Ellisa in the UK?
A total of 111 babies have been registered as Ellisa across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.