The baby name Angelissa is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced an-JEL-iss-uh (IPA: /ænˈdʒɛlɪsə/).
The baby name Angelissa is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced an-JEL-iss-uh (IPA: /ænˈdʒɛlɪsə/).
Angelissa is in Origin.
Angelissa is a modern elaboration formed on Angela - ultimately from Greek angelos, “messenger; angel” - with the Latinate/Romance feminine suffix -issa, familiar from Italian and Spanish name-building. It may also be read as a blend of Angel- and -lissa, echoing Elissa/Alissa. The name appears in contemporary records from the late 20th century onward, fitting trends for lyrical, multi-syllabic “Angel-” names in English-speaking countries, Latin America, and the Philippines, rather than in older saints’ calendars or medieval rolls.
Its core meaning centers on “angelic” or “messenger (of God),” with optional layered associations if one hears Elissa/Alissa (linked by some to Elizabeth, “pledged to God,” or to Alice/Adalheidis, “noble”). Variants and spellings include Angelisa, Angelise, Anjelissa, Angelyssa, and Angelissa with single-s (Angelisa). Related forms are Angela, Angelina, Angelica, and Angélique. Nicknames include Angie, Geli, Lissa, and Lissy.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| United States | Girls | 2014 | #928 | 5 | 9,590 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Angelissa is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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