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Elliss

Quick answerElliss is a variant spelling of Ellis, which derives from the Hebrew name Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning "my God is Yahweh," and became Anglicized through the Greek form Elias.

Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,247
TrendStable
Peak year2000
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology22 Chaldean 9
Global rank#2,901

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Elliss

Elliss is a variant spelling of Ellis, which derives from the Hebrew name Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning "my God is Yahweh," and became Anglicized through the Greek form Elias.

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Etymology

Elliss is a variant spelling of Ellis, which derives from the Hebrew name Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning "my God is Yahweh," and became Anglicized through the Greek form Elias. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Christian traditions, with historical prominence in Wales and among Jewish communities, though the specific spelling "Elliss" is a rare modern variant.

Elliss currently ranks #3,247 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.

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