The baby name Ellise is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪˈliːs/ (ih-LEES).
The baby name Ellise is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪˈliːs/ (ih-LEES).
Ellise is English, French in Origin.
Ellise is a modern English variant of Elise, itself the French short form of Elisabeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” The double-l and final -se give Ellise a distinctive look while preserving the same pronunciation as Elise or Elyse in most English contexts. It can also be read as a blend of Ellie and Elise, reinforcing its connection to the Elizabeth family.
Elise gained European familiarity through 18th–19th century France and Germany and broader recognition via Beethoven’s Für Elise, helping the name travel into English-speaking registries. Ellise appears in late 20th-century records as a stylistic respelling favored for its elegant, feminine cadence and nickname-friendly options. Related forms and cousins include Elise, Élise, Elyse, Elisse, Elisa, Eliza, Lisette, and Lise; common diminutives are Ellie, Elsie, and Lissy. Though less common than Elise/Elyse, Ellise offers a contemporary twist while retaining the traditional, devotional meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2019 | #296 | 5 | 2,976 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #422 | 8 | 13,098 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #905 | 12 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #976 | 19 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Ellise is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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