The baby name Ilise is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ih-LEES (ɪˈliːs),ee-LEES (iːˈliːs).
The baby name Ilise is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ih-LEES (ɪˈliːs),ee-LEES (iːˈliːs).
Ilise is in Origin.
Ilise is a modern, streamlined respelling of Elise, the French and German pet form of Elisabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning my God is an oath/pledge. The spelling with initial I echoes French Lise and English Elyse while maintaining the lilting ee-LEES sound. Through the Elisabeth family it shares centuries of royal and biblical pedigree yet feels compact and contemporary.
Documented in English-speaking records from the mid-20th century onward, Ilise remains rare, favored by parents seeking a familiar meaning with a distinctive look. Related forms include Elise, Elyse, Ilyse, Lise, Lisa, Elisa, and Lisette; broader cognates range from Eliza to the Gaelic Eilis. The Beethoven association of Fur Elise subtly underpins its appeal. Ilise carries graceful, international credibility while staying easy to spell and pronounce.
Ilise is seldom given. We count 32 recorded uses of it across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MA | 0 | #1,111 | 18 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,226 | 9 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
Ilise is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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