Ilyssa

Ilyssa Meaning & Origin

About Ilyssa
The name Ilyssa is a variant of the name Alyssa, which is derived from the Greek name Alyssos. It is believed to have originated from the word "alyssum," which refers to a type of flower. The name Ilyssa is often associated with qualities such as beauty, grace, and sweetness. It is a feminine name that carries a sense of elegance and charm.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ilyssa are female.

Ilyssa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALS
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 L IH1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/ilyssa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ilyssa in Braille

Here's how to represent Ilyssa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ilyssa in braille

How to Spell the Name Ilyssa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ilyssa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ilyssa in sign language

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