Elissa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #779 in 2021 with 47 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 114 births ranking #407. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 104.3%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 5,831 girls born was named Elissa. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.