Ilissa is a distinctive and elegant given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my oath'. It is often associated with the biblical figure Elisheba, who was the daughter of Amminadab and the wife of Aaron, High Priest of Israel. Ilissa is also a variant spelling of the name Elissa, which has ties to Greek mythology as the name of Dido, the queen of Carthage in Virgil's 'Aeneid'. This unique moniker offers a harmonious blend of cultural heritage and mythological intrigue.
"Ilissa saw its peak popularity between 1986 and 1989, with 20 and 22 births respectively. However, it maintained a consistent presence throughout the decades, never dropping below 5 births per year until the late 1990s."