Ilyssa
Girl nameIlyssa has been given to 786 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It peaked in 2004.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
786
Peak year
2004 (41 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1965
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ilyssa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ilyssa.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ilyssa?
Ilyssa has been given to 786 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ilyssa peak?
Ilyssa peaked in 2004, when 41 babies were given the name.
Is Ilyssa a girl or boy name?
Ilyssa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Ilyssa are girls).
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