Elissa

Meaning of Elissa

Elissa means "wandering." It's also linked to the name Dido, a legendary queen.

Elissa has Phoenician roots — browse every Phoenician baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Elissa

After ranking as high as #784 in 2001, Elissa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Elissa

• Elissa
  Lebanese singer and performer
• Elissa Knight
  Voice actress (WALL-E)
• Elissa Down
  Australian film director
• Elissa Landi
  Italian-Austrian actress
• Elissa Cunane
  Basketball player

Questions about the name Elissa

What does the name Elissa mean?

Elissa means elissa means "wandering." it's also linked to the name dido, a legendary queen, and it comes from Phoenician origins.

Is Elissa a boy's or a girl's name?

Elissa is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Elissa?

Elissa did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Elissa most popular?

Elissa peaked at #784 in 2001.