My oath; also wanderer
Elissa is a Greek form of the Hebrew name Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath.' In classical mythology, it was also the alternative name of Dido, the legendary founder and queen of Carthage, often associated with the Phoenician word for 'wanderer'.
Less common today
Elissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #705 in 1991.
Legendary founder and first queen of Carthage, also known as Dido
Award-winning Lebanese singer known as the 'Queen of Emotions'
American voice actress known for Pixar films
Italian-born American actress and novelist of the 1930s
Australian film director
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
