My oath
Ellyssa is a modern spelling variant of Elyssa or Elisa, which are diminutive forms of Elizabeth. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, signifying a person's devotion to God.
Less common today
Ellyssa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,383 in 1999.
Legendary founder and first queen of Carthage
Famous Lebanese recording artist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
