Pledged to God
A creative variant of Elyse or Elise, which are French diminutive forms of Elizabeth. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'.
Less common today
Ilyse isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,979 in 1990.
American social justice advocate and former president of NARAL
American actress known for television roles
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
