Why Ilyssa Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Ilyssa” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Ilyssa” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Assyli.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Lissya.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Ilyssa

The true meaning of ‘Ilyssa’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Ilyssa is a name that connotes you are ahead of your time. Your intelligence and brightness will enable you to achieve great things in your lifetime. A master builder! Respected by many and considered an authority on many subjects. A downside to your personality is stubbornness.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Ilyssa, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.

You have great attention to details from fashion to composition. You are intense, compassionate, generous, artsy, and creative. You can logically interpret conditions and events. You are prone to anxiety so make sure to stick close to projects and have direction.

Your most likely vocation: engineer, educator, businessman, farmer, scientist, manufacturer, professor, legal practitioner, keeper of stores, builder.

Lucky colors: All shades of gray and bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Sapphire

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Lesser celandine, sage, spinach, wintergreen, medlar

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Is The Name Ilyssa Popular?

“Ilyssa” is not a popular baby girl’s name in New York as reported in the 1996 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in New York have the same name as you in 1996. A total of only 15 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2004 with a total of 41 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Ilyssa” was recorded 786 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Ilyssas to occupy the country of Holy See (Vatican) with an estimated population of 518.

The name first appeared in the year 1965 and given to six newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Ilyssa” was recorded 708 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Ilyssa, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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