Ellyssa is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my oath'. It's a unique and modern twist on classic names like Elizabeth or Lisa. This name gained popularity in the late 20th century and continues to be beloved for its distinctiveness.
The name Ellyssa experienced a peak in popularity around the late 1990s to early 2000s with consistently high numbers of births each year from 1998 to 2004, reaching a maximum of 20 births in 1999. However, its usage has since declined significantly, with fewer than 10 births annually since 2005 and as low as 5 births in recent years (2013-2018).